Mother-in-Law Moments
Because there are always more tales to tell.
Future daughters-in-law come in all shapes, sizes and ages.
In the continuing “toddler talk” series, here are two little ones who know a good thing when they see it. Looking ahead to Mother’s Day, “The Good, the Bad, the Mother-in-Law” is a great gift for an assortment of “moms” – moms-to-be, new moms, new grandmas, and of course, mothers-in-laws. Enjoy!
Ahhh, the scent of pencil sharpeners and wood. Yep, it’s a bookstore
My first book published last month. As a new author in the midst of a pandemic, I was left to my own devices as to how to get the word out about my book.
So awesome, even a toddler knows this is a great Valentine’s Day gift choice for mothers-in-law.
No better excuse to post photos of puppies and toddlers. Some advice from the latter: The Good, the Bad, the Mother-in-Law is a great gift for mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law. (Of course, technically she can’t read yet, so ….)
A happy daughter-in-law moment, just in time for Valentine’s Day
Not all mother-in-law to daughter-in-law tales are bad ones. Here’s a story from one of my contributor DILs that’s sweet and assuring. Just in times for the season (or the day) of love.
Extra, extra. Read all about it?!
I really haven’t much considered the word “extra” as anything other than “additional.” In today’s lingo, it’s come to refer to as “going too far” … overly dramatic. You know, like so many mothers-in-law and/or their daughters-in-law. Which reminds me of a DIL story: To prepare the server about her mother-in-law, she tipped the waitress lavishly in advance of a family dinner out. “Anything to keep the peace.”
They may talk a good game, but…
Our daughters-in-law may exude confidence about, well, all things. But they are indeed an entire generation behind us.
Hack, a word on its — what — third life?
In the continuing search for clarity on the language of life today, I came across the term “hack.” I was fairly certain that I knew its current meaning — something about knowing how to break into software code and/or protected devices. (As opposed to its prior meaning, loosely, to cut into in order to clear away.) So. I was wrong. The word “hack” today has what I would consider a counter-intuitive meaning. Take a look.
“Assume positive intent” is tougher than it sounds
This story is less about the nuances of holidays and all about avoiding what I refer to as the evil twins of finding fault and predicting failure.
Strictly speaking, there’s plenty of room for new words in our global conversations
Mothers-in-law make a fair point. Today’s Millennials and Gen-X’ers don’t always speak the same language as their baby boomer parents and in-laws. It’s not like they are speaking in code. It’s more that they just love to take perfectly good words and mangle them into something altogether different.
Consider this: Portia de Rossi is someone’s daughter-in-law
At one point in the writing process, I became enamored with the idea of interviewing DILs who had famous MILs. Figuring good (and bad) behavior transcends celebrity. I mean, Barbra Streisand is someone’s mother-in-law! Portia de Rossi’s mother-in-law MUST be a fascinating character, yes?
Facebook gone awry: what every mother-in-law needs to know (and avoid)
Pro tip for mothers-in-law everywhere: Beware of the errant Facebook post! Loose lips (fat fingers) can go really wrong, really fast. Those good intentions will be easily lost in the the ensuing chaos.
Dear daughter-in-law, please wield your power with care. You too may one day be a mother-in-law.
Power. What was once ours as mothers (or so we thought) doesn’t just magically transfer over when we become mothers-in-law.
Daughter-in-Law Speak: Curb Your Enthusiasm for Rearing My Child. Please
How can we help but offer important advice on raising children? We really do know best, right? Nope.
Feigned support. Who are you fooling?
With age comes wisdom, and with wisdom comes knowledge. From there it can be a slippery slope to judgment and criticism.
To be (or not to be) a positive force kind of mother-in-law
So they buy a puppy to test-drive their relationship. To envision a life with dependents. What’s the harm? Seriously, what’s the very worst that can happen? Fellow mothers-in-law, best to sit this one out.
Two-fisted shopper hanging tight to this mother-in-law book
Even this two-year-old knows that The Good, the Bad, the Mother-in-Law is a great gift for her future daughter-in-law self.
My very own (Covid-induced) virtual book tour
My first book published last month. As a new author in the midst of a pandemic, I was left to my own devices as to how to get the word out about my book.
Still time to make your mother-in-law smile with this holiday gift!
Stocking stuffers! What better way to share the holiday spirit?
Looking for the PERFECT holiday gift for your Mother-in-Law?
Stocking stuffers! What better way to share the holiday spirit?
Daughter-in-Law Speak: Your need is not my want
As clever and subtle as we may think we are being, our daughters-in-law may see it differently.