Spouses Who Won The Mother-In-Law Lottery
We're all aware of the old adage that you don't just marry the person, you marry their family too. If you're lucky, you'll marry someone who has a fantastic relationship with their parents, and their parents are ready to welcome you with open arms as the next member of the family.
While not everyone lucks out when it comes to their in-laws, these people certainly did.
A Toast To The Happy Couple
What newlywed couple doesn't want to celebrate their nuptials by having adorable bride and groom toilet paper in their bathroom? It's probably not something you'd buy for yourself, but if your in-laws give it to you, why not enjoy it?
A Couple Of Crafty Ladies
"One of my first projects using my mother-in-law's pearls. She was a big crafter and taught me different crafts." If she's a woman who appreciates the art of crafting, it seems like a great way to put her pearls to good use.
For The Would-Be Wedding Day
Their wedding day may have been postponed in 2020 thanks to the pandemic, but that doesn't mean that the happy couple didn't deserve to celebrate. Their mother-in-law set up a sweetheart table in their home to make the couple feel special on what would have been their wedding day.
A Porch Present
When this furry little lady showed up on her porch one day, this mother-in-law knew that she wouldn't be able to keep it, but someone that would be able to take care of it was her loving daughter-in-law.
Passing Down The Presents
One woman received this tiny pearl bunny as a gift from her mother-in-law, who had received it from her father as a gift on her 18th birthday. She'll be passing it on to her own children before you know it!
Stocking Up For The Festivities
This mother was in charge of stocking the bar with alcohol for the wedding and she took that responsibility very seriously. This is only her first trip to the liquor store too...
The Quilting Queen
This is not your typical quilting project. When you think of a quilt, you might think of that old blanket you have in your basement that your grandmother made, but this grandmother made a beautiful Kermit creation for her grandson.
Keeping The Good Stuff Hidden Away
While you thought that her sending you bags for your vacuum cleaner was a subtle dig at your housekeeping skills, it was really her way of giving you a great hiding place to keep chocolate away from your husband and his sweet tooth.
For His Namesake
As if she isn't going to spend the rest of her life doting on her new 9-week-old grandson Calvin, one grandmother also took it upon herself to sew the perfect Calvin & Hobbes pillow for his nursery.
Staying Hip With The Youths
"My father in law (73) and mother in law (70) went on a cruise a few weeks ago. This was their embarkation photo," We're willing to bet they were the only couple on board who packed Slipknot shirts for their Caribbean cruise.
Making Christmas Dreams Come True
This woman mentioned to her mother-in-law that if she was looking for Christmas present ideas for her she had an interest in products from the Ordinary... Her mother-in-law bought out the entire product line.
Everyone Deserves A Home Cooked Meal
Your mother-in-law barely tolerates your presence at Christmas dinner even though it's been 9 years and she still makes you sit at the kid's table, whereas this mother believes that everyone deserves a home-cooked meal—even the deer in the backyard.
Teaming Up In The Name Of Fashion
As if knitting this adorable little strawberry set for her granddaughter wasn't enough, the grandmother took charge of making their dress while her daughter-in-law was responsible for making the matching hat! Teamwork makes the dream work, or at least the dress work.
Passing On The Family Heirloom
This beautiful gold filigree necklace was given to one almost-daughter-in-law by her soon-to-be second mother so that the daughter could wear it on her wedding day as a symbol of her joining the family.
Everyone Gets A Sweater
She doesn't have to like your strange choices in pets in order to accept them. Does your mother-in-law want anything to do with your pet snake? No, but she'll still knit him a sweater so he can stay warm in the winter.
A Couch Fit For A King
Knowing that their cat loves to be a couch potato as much as any other member of the family, one mother-in-law took it upon herself to crochet a couch so the cat can rest in peace in the sunshine.
Keeping Up With Technology
As you get older, it can be easy to fall behind on current technology, but that's not an issue for this mother! She's been brushing up on her Photoshop skills and using royal family portraits to do it.
Bestowing Her Wisdom On You
As your parents age, you might notice that they start to care a lot less about the trivial moments in life, and clearly the mother-in-law who gave her this mug has reached that stage of acceptance.
Stepping Up The Caretaking Game
You've proven to your mother-in-law that you're capable of taking care of her son, as well as your own children, so now she's entrusted a number of orchids for you to love as well!
The Evolution Of A Tantrum
"My mom made this for my wife for her birthday. It's the evolution of my daughter's temper tantrum." Eventually, you're going to reach a point in life where you can look back and laugh at your younger self, and laugh at all the things you unnecessarily stressed about.
An Unprecedented Virtual Holiday
If you think that just because she can't physically be with you for Thanksgiving means that she's not going to be there in some capacity, you'd better think again. A virtual dinner is still better than no opportunity to see her grandbabies.
The Comedian In The Family
You might be embarrassed that your mother-in-law broke out her top comedian skills during a family round of Cards Against Humanity, but we're pretty sure everyone at the table laughed about it.
This Mother-In-Law Has Jokes
If your mother-in-law had simply given this windshield sticker to you, you probably would have laughed and then tucked it away somewhere. Knowing that, she stuck it to their car without telling them first.
She Has Us Quivering In Our Boots
This mother-in-law believes that quivers are an overrated tool when she can just as easily store her arrows in her hair while lining up her shot. It's a bit intimidating, to be honest.
Say Hello To The Newest Family Member
Your mother-in-law is clearly sending you a signal by taking it upon herself to buy a kid to keep her entertained at home. Sick and tired of waiting around for you to give her grandchildren, she's got Cedric until you deliver some children.
Will She Deliver To Us Too?
This feast of food was left outside their doorstep by their mother-in-law who wanted to make sure that her children were well taken care of while this husband and wife were home sick.
Celebrating Her Own Successes
If no one else is going to give her the credit that she deserves, this mother-in-law is prepared to celebrate her own success! After reaching level 30 on Pokémon Go, she made a themed meal.
It's Hard To Top This
Every year for her wedding anniversary, this woman celebrates with her husband, but she also receives a "happy daughter-in-law day" card from her husband's mother to celebrate her being part of the family.
It's The Thought That Counts
"Told my boyfriend's mom it was the first night of Hanukkah and she made me this while I was out of the room." It might not be the perfect Hanukkah menorah, but she put in the effort.
Setting The Standard
This is the kind of household that you just know you're going to be accepted into, no matter what. This mother-in-law knows exactly who her daughter in law is and gave her a gift to reflect that.
