Sometimes People Really Surprise You …
September 17, 2008
My mother-in-law just came into our room and gave me an (early) birthday present — a gift certificate to my favorite store, Ann Taylor Loft, with the sweetest note. I was so touched; my husband must have told her where to go … but I am just beside myself.
She also apologized for the duration of her visit and genuinely seemed to understand the imposition she put us in, but I made sure she knew we were happy to have her. I don’t want them going back with her feeling sad.
So here’s to making the final two days good ones!
P.S.: I’ve also not chewed-and-spit anything today. Success!! 
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maggie | September 18, 2008 at 12:44 am
that’s awesome! glad you had such a good day
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Krystyna | September 18, 2008 at 8:48 am
good for you!! and what a sweet way for her to end their “vacation” with you guys!
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charlotte | September 18, 2008 at 8:49 am
What a sweet gesture. I’m so glad you could appreciate it for what it was. And I’m also glad you are down to two days before getting your life back:) Yay for the no chew-n-spit!
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kristen | September 18, 2008 at 9:35 am
How sweet of her! It helps us realize that even though family can be a pain in neck sometimes, they still have the best intentions and wants what’s best for us. We don’t always have to see eye-to-eye and be happy with them all the time, but we do have something in common with our in-laws, and that’s the most important person in our lives.
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lissa10279 | September 18, 2008 at 9:48 am
Thanks, ladies! It’s the little gestures that help. I try to remember that when I bring her home things I know she likes, but this was totally unexpected!
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lissa10279 | September 18, 2008 at 9:48 am
Kristen, SO TRUE!
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auntie | September 18, 2008 at 11:08 am
It’s nice to have those little moments where you realize all hope is not lost! So happy for you
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Yasmin | September 18, 2008 at 10:53 pm
That is so great, Liss! What a nice reminder that behind all of the annoyance is the mother of your wonderful husband, who obviously cares about you deeply. And what a way to make the last few days sweet.
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lissa10279 | September 18, 2008 at 11:41 pm
Thanks, Auntie and Yas!! We did have a good night … and I’m two days down no chewing-spitting! HURRAH!!