In September of 1987 I met my mother-in-law for the first time. Of course, I didn't know at the time that she would be such an important part of my life. I remember sitting on the couch in her front room chatting while Bill ran to shower and change (we had gone 4-wheeling and were heading to a U of U football game -- we had "events," not just "dates").
Just a few months later, she became family.
Just a few months later, she became family.
She was young when Bill and I were married -- still in her 30's. She was in the midst of child-rearing (her youngest was 6!) when suddenly she had a new daughter-in-law. She was still in her 30's when she became a Grandma.
I am amazed at how she gave me so much of her time during that busy stage of life.
I am amazed at how she gave me so much of her time during that busy stage of life.
She helped me learn about caring for a baby.
She babysat 3 days a week while I went to school.
She taught Taylor and Britta how to crawl.
She video-taped priceless memories of my children.
She kept her goodie cupboard and freezer stocked with treats.
She took us camping.
She invited us (and all the kids as our family grew) over for dinners and game nights.
She invited us (and all the kids as our family grew) over for dinners and game nights.
She brought us Valentines and Easter baskets every year.
She has made me many beautiful hand-crafted items.
She has tended my children more times than I would like to count.
She is the most giving, self-sacrificing, and patient person I know.
I wish I was more like her.
Today she's 60 (still young)
Happy Birthday, Mom!
We love you.
Such a nice post, we missed you and lex last weekend but understood you were busy with important things... Mom told me how much she liked this post... thanks!
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