I’m a bit nervous to write this post. Do you remember when your friends who had no kids, gave out free and usually critical advice about how you were parenting your child? That went over like a lead balloon. But I was asked to write it. A post about mothers-in-law, or in-law relationships in general. So …
Laurie Stone loved her mother-in-law, and she knows she was fortunate to have her in her life. Read more from Laurie on her blog. Have you ever wanted to tell someone something but the words never came? Maybe you were embarrassed or got busy but the moment didn’t arrive. And then it was too late. And you have regrets. This happened …
A celebration of a mother-in-law? Why not! Barbara Hammond blogs at Zero to 60 and Beyond and contributes to Huffington Post, MORE magazine, and anyplace else that allows her in. Mother’s Day is the perfect day to write about my mother-in-law. She left us way too soon, twenty seven years ago. None of us thought …
“Mom, I’m engaged!” Welcome to your new, hopefully one-time only, role as a M.O.T.B. Mother of the Bride! Being an M.O.T.B. carries with it both responsibilities and privileges. The responsibility of keeping your mouth closed (unless otherwise requested) and your wallet open (same). The privilege of watching your daughter go into full-bridal-all-systems-go mode based on knowledge …
