Date: 12/21/2001 7:20:00 AM
From Authorid: 30229
Awwwwww.. honey, dont worry!!!! SHE will probably be on HER best behavior, just for you and her once-estranged son!!! I dont think she will even try to judge you... She will probably figure it will ruin what they now have going. In fact, she will probably love you  I hope this trip is fruitful and it is everything your husband needs for it to be... And besides... she will see those grandbabies!!!!! They DO have a way of softening us!!! Good luck, sweety, and please tell us how it went!!!  |
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Date: 12/21/2001 7:21:00 AM
From Authorid: 47324
Be yourself. Don't try to impress them by being something you're not. If you are just yourself, they'll like you for who you are. If you try to be something you're not, they'll like you as someone else. If they don't like you, then shoot them. If you get nervouse, just think about them in their underwear. *BIG JOHNSON* |
Date: 12/21/2001 7:22:00 AM
From Authorid: 11528
Hi Sap, has it occurred to You that the Mother in Law is also nervous and worried that she wont make a good first impression on You. Perhaps she has mellowed over the years as most of us do and will be quite pleasant to be around, what with the holidays and all. I dont think You should be too nervous. We all know You are a good soul and a kind person so I would say You have nothing to worry about. Happy Holidays to You and Your family. Bye for now. Enki  |
Date: 12/21/2001 7:25:00 AM
From Authorid: 600
Hi there SAP. *hugs* to my best friend in the real world. :-) The advice you've received here is good advice. Besides, I know you and there's just no way she won't love you! I agree, she's probably as nervous if not more so than you are. Hang in there sweetie, you'll be fine!  |
Date: 12/21/2001 7:25:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 16128
Gail, thank you for the wonderful words of encouragment, and I will let ya'll know how it goes when I get back.  |
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Date: 12/21/2001 7:26:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 16128
BJ, LOL, I will have to remember that one, that is too funny. Thanks, that put a smile on my face. |
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Date: 12/21/2001 7:27:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 16128
ENKI, thank you so much, and I didn't thank of that, and you are probably right on that one, I bet she is. Happy Holidays to you too. |
Date: 12/21/2001 7:28:00 AM
From Authorid: 46812
me and "the in laws" tollerate each other....i can tell they dont like me...but my husband really dont like half his family either dont worry just be yourself....and keep us informed of what happens.....good luck
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Date: 12/21/2001 7:28:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 16128
Thanks TAC, I knew I could count on you to make me feel better, and you are right, this is some really good advice given here, and some real good words of encouragment. |
Date: 12/21/2001 8:31:00 AM
From Authorid: 41977
Sap, do you want to hear the horror stories? Na, I didn't think so hee, hee, hee. Through my life I have met many "in-laws" as I have been in several long term relationships including marriage. A mother always wants the very best for their son. The real strangled type mothers feel that no one is "good enough" and you will never measure up. So what! If your husband believes in you then you have just an uncomfortable time to bear, or it might be just the thing for the holiday season. Just be yourself. You are the woman your husband fell in love with. He made his choice and you made yours. Since his mother has not been in his life for many years only to pop up again, I don't believe that you will have a problem. Just enjoy! ...xtra...  |
Date: 12/21/2001 9:17:00 AM
From Authorid: 44321
I was nervous when i was to meet for the forst time but it all worked out well... they like to joke now that they like me better than my husband LOL makes me wonder if they are really joking when i notice how they put my name on the cards forst and only send me the e-mails  Medusa  |
