On the sixth day of Christmas – Surviving the in-laws!
I think I’m fairly lucky that I get on really well with my mother-in-law. Sadly my own mum passed away 10 years ago which makes it even more important to me that our girls have an older female figure in their lives.
Of course they have their older sisters, but a nana is a wonderful person and I have fond memories of my mums mum.
As I’m taking part in the 12 days of Christmas project, the title of today’s post is top tips for surviving the in laws, however I don’t really have any tips as mentioned above we get on well!
What I will say though is that life is short. Too short to worry and stress. I think as long as you’re yourself and you’re friendly then that’s all you can do.
Enjoy the day as much as you can without worrying!
10 Comments
Something Crunchy Mummy
December 18, 2015 at 7:30 am
Great post – very true that life is short so make the most of it. I'm lucky too that I get on with my mother in law #binkylinky xx
Sarah Howe
December 18, 2015 at 8:14 am
Totally true – your in laws are never going to be the same as your family but life is short and definitely worth just getting on and having fun! Love that pic of the girls and their Nana. Thanks for hosting hun and will see you after Christmas. Have a fab one x
Mummy Fever
December 18, 2015 at 12:09 pm
Ah that's so true – cute pic too #BinkyLinky x
Jodie Allen
December 18, 2015 at 12:16 pm
The in-laws… what a topic. I have had a rocky road to say the least with mine. Possibly just because me and my husband were only 14 when we got together and I think they just thought we were too young to be so serious. But anyhow, currently we are going through a half decent stretch so luckily christmas won't be a worry this year. But like you said, be friendly and polite – thats all you can do #binkylinky
Jessica Powell
December 18, 2015 at 1:39 pm
I'm really lucky too and get on well with mine – probably better than my OH gets on with them, and they're *his* parents lol. #binkylinky
Random Musings
December 18, 2015 at 3:37 pm
I love how this post says to be friendly, instead of the usual tips to survive the mother-in-law like alcohol and hiding 🙂 Thanks for hosting the #binklylinky
Debbie
Emma
December 18, 2015 at 4:48 pm
I don't have to worry about parent in laws but am very close to my brother & sister in laws & see them regularly not just at Christmas ha ha!
Reimer Ruby
December 18, 2015 at 8:22 pm
Lovely post! Lucky you that you still have mum-in-law, mine passed away 10 yrs ago and I felt sorry for my kids as they don't have any Nan,Gran here in UK. My mum is in Phils. so it's something they will miss growing up. #binkylinky
thebutterflymother
December 21, 2015 at 8:10 am
I'm very grateful for my in laws too, I'm almost as close to them as my own family. But I hear of so many nightmare mother in laws so I feel very lucky indeed! x #binkylinky
Mrs Tubbs
December 22, 2015 at 3:17 pm
Given some of the stories I've heard, I'm very grateful for my inlaws who are lovely. But your tips sound excellent for surviving with anybody – be yourself, be kind, be friendly …!