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MIL gives me gift on mother's day

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Wheelerdeeler · 10/03/2024 11:42

Isn't this the nicest thing? She gives me a bunch flowers or my fave chocs just to acknowledge my being her grandchildren's mother.

It means so much and I'm so grateful for a decent mother in law.

Sorry for bragging but we see some much mil bashing on here.

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NOWorNeverNowhere · 10/03/2024 13:32

MrsRelo · 10/03/2024 13:15

That’s really nice. My mum and MIL have never acknowledged me as a mother on Mother’s Day and I have to say that it does sting a bit.

I can’t imagine not acknowledging my daughters as mothers if/when their time comes. To know that my mum respected me as a mum would mean the world.

Enjoy your day 💖

My DM was the same way. On my very first Mother's day, we had it at my house with dh, my dc and my siblings. I basically ended up hosting, just a normal mother's day, like before I had kids.
Dm even thought my balloon was for her, and took it! Needless to say never again!
Now to be fair dm finally acknowledges me as a dm (took 5 yrs and 2 dcs though)! Better late than never. I do think it takes some dms time to get used to the new dynamic, and some ALOT longer than others. I see her the day before.

SailingStormyWaters · 10/03/2024 13:33

Good to hear.

GiveUsACwtch · 10/03/2024 13:52

My dad always brings me some nice chocolates on mothers day as thank you for giving him 3 wonderful grandchildren. He has a long history of drink/drug addiction(18 years clean/sober though), says the thought of not getting to see his grandchildren grow up was what saved him.

EvenMoreFuriousVexation · 10/03/2024 13:55

Ah that's lovely OP. I'm keeping that one in mind for when I eventually become a MIL!

Nudgethatjudge · 10/03/2024 13:58

I love this.

uncomfortablydumb53 · 10/03/2024 13:58

Aww that is lovely.
She sounds very kind and thoughtful

citrinetrilogy · 10/03/2024 14:01

That is so lovely OP.

My late dear mum used to buy me a present on Mothers Day, because she said without me, she wouldn't have been a mother.

Iloveyoubut · 10/03/2024 14:12

SerenityNowInsanityLater · 10/03/2024 13:28

I love reading stuff like this!

I've never been wished Happy Mother's Day by even my own mother so, it's such a lovely thing to see a very functional, kind MIL who is not a martyr expecting a parade in her sole honour on the day.

I know it’s not much, but I wish you a happy Mother’s Day and j’m genuinley sending love and hugs to you. 🤗💖. I’m so sorry you’ve not had that.

Secondstart1001 · 10/03/2024 14:21

❤️❤️❤️

whatsappdoc · 10/03/2024 14:29

That's so lovely op. Reminds me that my mum used to send a thank you note to dp on Father's Day to let him know how great he was. 💕

CanINapNow · 10/03/2024 15:53

Had a lovely text from my MIL this morning. She’s a gem. I honestly don’t know how some mumsnetters haven’t gone mad with the MILs they have 😧

doneandone · 10/03/2024 18:09

My MIL used to do this too until she got dementia, she always used to get dh a Father's Day prezzie too.

HoHoHoliday · 10/03/2024 19:23

How very lovely - the post and all of the comments. So nice to see a positive thread full of happiness!

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Wheelerdeeler · 10/03/2024 19:55

True to form she arrived with a bunch. I had scones and apple tart and a kettle boiled. We had a natter. Having issues with my own mother at the moment so I appreciated MIL even more today.

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Copperoliverbear · 10/03/2024 22:32

That's lovely x

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