30 Days of Happy: Day Two

Technically, yesterday was supposed to be day two, but I've had internet issues this week, so I couldn't post earlier in the day. I was going to post last night but crap happens in this crazy life of mine!

I had an idea of what I was going to write about, but my mother-in-law called right as I had gotten the kids to sleep and we talked for a while.

And I realize it sounds strange, but I love my mother-in-law. We have a damn good relationship. I realize this is lucky because I hear such stories about mother-in-laws in general. And as far as The Husband goes....well, he can tell you horror "monster-in-law" stories (about my bio mom -not my stepmom).

Husband and I met on the internet and she was very willing to accept the relationship. When I moved in with him and ended up pregnant within the first 2 seconds of us living together, she was very accepting of that. When we drove to his hometown for Thanksgiving, it was the first time I met her. She gave me a big ole hug and his whole family welcomed me into their home and their lives. I have never felt more welcome in my life.

She even threw me a baby shower, slut that I was. (I'm totally kidding, none of them have ever called me a slut....to my face anyway!) And so many people sent us stuff, took time to make blankets or send us cards. It was all very lovely and I will never forget that kindness.

When Husband's grandma passed, I felt like I lost my own grandmother, even though I'd only known her for a very short time. They were just that accepting and loving to me. (It took my family a little longer to accept and love Husband)

I love that I am part of their family. I love that they are part of mine. I love I can get along with his mom and we talk and are friends. I value her advice and appreciate her insight. I am proud my kids have them as people to go to and visit with and be around. They are the most loving people I have ever known. Truly loving. Truly kind. Husband's mom has taught me a lot about the kind of mom, kind of woman, kind of wife I can be. I really do look up to her and I do hope some day I can have half as much kindness in my body as she has shown to me.

This is 4 generations of the women in my husband's family. The baby is my Lil Miss. Lil Miss comes from a line of strong women on both sides. She has some pretty darn good role models up in here.