Mothers-In-Law Who Are Clearly The Most Interesting Family Member
You may get to choose who you spend the rest of your life with, but you don't get to choose who your in-laws are. Sometimes you win the lottery with the mother-in-law draw, and other times you don't get so lucky.
You're not expected to be best friends with your spouse's parents, but it'd be nice to at least get along with them, or get lucky enough to have a mother-in-law who spices up family gatherings like these moms coming up.
The Squirrel Whisperer
You managed to save a baby squirrel one time, and now your mother-in-law thinks you're the squirrel whisperer of the world, so you're stuck with squirrel-themed presents for the rest of your life.
That's One Way To Look At It
You always thought that your mother loved you, but thanks to the new sign she got to hang in her kitchen, it seems like maybe your childhood wasn't as easy on her as you thought.
Seems Like Grandma Didn't Check Her List Twice
When buying a present for your grandchildren, you always want to make sure that you double-check that you're, in fact, giving them the right gift, to avoid any awkward unwrapping moments.
Not The Reaction They Were Expecting
Typically, you'd expect your mother to be excited when you tell her that you're engaged, but this future mother-in-law had been waiting so long she didn't think it was possible anymore.
A Pie Says A Thousand Words
"Future Mother-In-Law brought a pie to our BBQ... Think she's trying to tell us something?" Clearly, what she's trying to tell you is that she wanted to be in charge of bringing an appetizer, not dessert.
How Can She Top This Next Year?
Some people are great at giving gifts, other people struggle a little more. Your mother-in-law managed to find the perfect gift that blends your love of music and gaming, so there's no complaints this year.
Is She Buffy The Vampire Slayer?
When cleaning out your mother's car, one thing that you definitely wouldn't be expecting to find was a bottle of holy water labeled "Do Not Drink," but here you are.
She Takes Her Job Seriously
When she said that she wanted to help you with the wedding preparation in any way she could, you knew you had the perfect job for her. This is only trip one, and look how happy she is.
That's The Spirit!
You thought this mug was going to be just another way for your mother-in-law to tell you what to do even when you're not with her, but there was an unexpected twist inside.
Where's Your Sweater?
It took her more than a year to stop calling you by your husband's ex-girlfriend's name, and three Christmases before there was ever a present for you under the tree, but she'll knit a sweater for your son's pet snake?
Memories To Last A Lifetime
Who would've thought that a photo series of your daughter at the beginning of a temper tantrum would be one of the most cherished gifts you get from your mother-in-law?
We Know When We're Not Wanted
Sending a not exactly subtle hint thanks to the sheets in her guest room, it seems like maybe your mother-in-law thinks you'd be more comfortable sleeping at your own house.
Give The Gift Of Nightmares
You were never really sure about whether your in-laws actually liked you or not, and thanks to this...strange Christmas gift that your spouse's mother gave you, you're still not sure how they feel.
Art Is Subjective
"Mother-in-law bought a painting at Goodwill... she said it was a pretty sun with a meteor crashing into it." Art is whatever you want it to be, and no one wants to be the one to tell her what this actually might be...
No Souvenirs For The Grandchildren Back Home
"The mother-in-law is about to go home to the states after visiting us in Australia. This is what a lot of her luggage looks like." Look, she has her priorities in order. She knows what she's about.
"Subtle" Isn't A Word In Her Vocabulary
Clearly, there is no messing around when it comes to this mother-in-law. She's tired of dropping hints when there seem to be no results, so now it's time to bump up the hints to full-on statements.
This Can't Be Good
You thought you had a pretty good relationship with your mother-in-law, but then she went and put your photo in the bathroom, so clearly you were mistaken or you did something wrong.
Next Time, Hire A Babysitter
Your mother-in-law seems like a great option for babysitting when you don't want to have to pay someone else to do it, but who's going to pay to have the oven cleaned?
We're Quivering Over Her Skill
Your children may have been obsessed with The Hunger Games series, but until they're at the level of this mother-in-law who's decided she's too good for quivers, they can't call themselves Katniss.
She's Giving Up Hope
Sick and tired of asking you when you're going to give her some grandbabies, your mother-in-law rolled up to your house with a bumper sticker that shows she's finally giving up hope.
A Royal Greeting
You always knew she was obsessed with the royals, so it makes sense that when she decided to start learning how to photoshop photos, this was one of her first projects.
Welcome To The Family, Cedric
She said that she had a new addition to the family, but you were picturing a kitten or maybe even a dog. Who knows where your mother managed to find a goat!
She Tried Her Best
It may not have been the Hanukkah celebration you're used to, but you knew you were marrying into a non-Jewish family, so this is the menorah that you're left with.
Can She Make One For Us?
She doesn't even understand what a meme is, but your MIL is out here hand-stitching you your very own quotes to use as home decor that will make you smile every time you see it.
She Deserves To Celebrate Her Wins
Your mother-in-law might not even understand how to make a FaceTime call, but this mother-in-law is a Pokémon GO fiend, and to celebrate reaching a new level in her hunt, she made a themed cake.
It's Like She Wants You To Get Eaten
Your mother-in-law thought that swapping out your bear repellent for glow-in-the-dark silly string would be a fun surprise on the camping trip, but that's only because she's not the one going on the trip.
Interesting Choice Of Bathroom Decor
You're already on edge when you're coming to visit your mother-in-law, and now you have to feel like you're being watched even while you're in the bathroom? Everything you do is being surveyed.
She's Got Your Back
Your wife might not let you have Nutella in your own house, but that's where you MIL comes in to save the day, and to help with your chocolate cravings.
Sous Chef Tom Selleck
Out of all of the things that you were expecting to find in the kitchen at your in-laws' house, a poster of Tom Selleck was probably not even in the back of your mind.
A Warning To The Easter Bunny
Why does your mother-in-law have the head of Santa Claus hanging from the curtain rod in her house? Unknown. Are you going to ask her about it to find out the reason? Absolutely not.
