How I Became a Mother-in-Law! To my DIL
Mark married Erika. What a beautiful bride. But more importantly, a beautiful person. That was ten years ago.
Bill McC gave me lessons on how to to be a mother-in-law, or how to NOT be a bad mother-in-law…
The very words (MIL) can send a shudder through you-there I said it- mother-in-law!
We all know how the older generation (me) can annoy the younger generation.
Even if you try your best to not be annoying or try to not give unwanted advice or commentary. Joanne B suggested Duct Tape.
But this post is really about my daughter-in-law, Erika.
She is a lot of fun and tolerant and loving towards me, teasing and trying to update my wardrobe and style constantly. In a good way! She is one terrific mom, too. An organic gardener whose specialty is Japanese Eggplant, Kale and tomatoes and now has a new found interest in photography.
Today’s her birthday.
I wish I had the photo of her in the hot air balloon last May with my sister. She is brave and adventuresome.
Here’s Erika as an amazing mother to my four grandchildren and a loving wife to my son Mark and a terrific sister to my daughter and son Laura and Matthew and James. She’s really patient and is always thoughtful and kind to me, calling me up and telling me about the family happenings, keeping me up to date.
Love to my DIL Erika from your MIL!
(MIL sounds less awful than Mother-in-Law) and thanks Bill for the handy tips. You’ll have to ask Erika is I learned from you on how to be a good MIL.
Beautiful girl – and really nice of you to acknowledge her like this
October 4, 2012 at 1:00 am
She’s a very lucky DIL to have an MIL who openly lavishes her with such praise.
October 4, 2012 at 1:39 am
Happy Birthday Erika! Great photos Ruth!
October 4, 2012 at 7:05 am
Happy Birthday Erika. Thanks to Ruthie we all feel like your extended family. What joy your family has brought to all of our lives. You truly have it all. What a beautiful life you and Mark have built.
October 4, 2012 at 7:27 am
Those are beautiful pictures of a beautiful young lady. I wish Bill McC would have given me some advice.
October 4, 2012 at 7:28 am
Happy Birthday, Erika!
October 4, 2012 at 8:24 am
Thanks Ruthie!
October 4, 2012 at 8:28 am
Happy Birthday Erika. I don’t know you well, but what I do know about you is you deserve all the praise given to you on your special day. Be blessed.
October 4, 2012 at 8:54 am
BEST wishes for another wonderful year ahead. A request – I have only 1 good recipe for the kale I’ve tried – a lovely soup -; but would appreciate just1 more alternative to work it into my menus.
October 4, 2012 at 9:03 am
Great celebration of family!! Hope it is a special day for Erika and company!!!
October 4, 2012 at 10:11 am
Happy Birthday Erika, you have a wonderful MIL. Inspiring tribute to your DIL. Looks like one big happy family to me. I am happy for all of you.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
October 4, 2012 at 10:42 am
loved the post and lovely pics
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October 4, 2012 at 10:43 am
Happy birthday to Erika. What a great relationship you have Ruth.
October 4, 2012 at 10:48 am
A very happy birthday to Erica!
October 4, 2012 at 4:22 pm
You are truly blessed Rutheh!
“Happy Belated Birthday to you Erica!
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October 8, 2012 at 1:21 am
I know the pleasure you must get from your DILs. I have two and after two boys it is fantastic to finally have two wonderful daughters.
October 11, 2012 at 12:24 pm
She sounds (and seems) like a lovely lady. And I’m confident that you are a very good MIL to her.
October 13, 2012 at 3:14 pm
It is more than good luck that makes such a strong family. Blessing upon you all, and especially the birthday girl. What a lovely tribute, that great series of photos!
October 23, 2012 at 12:06 pm