Dear Future Daughter-In-Laws

Dear Future Daughter-In-Laws

In my 36 years, I have seen and heard those dreadful “Mother In-Law” stories. We all crack jokes about how we will act or treat our future Daughter in laws, and my lovely hubby and kids always assume I will be the Mother in law from hell. 

And I probably can be..

But you see, from the very beginning when I rocked your future husband to sleep, I prayed for you.

I prayed for your mom, as she may have been rocking you to sleep in the wee hours of the morning too.

I prayed that you would know Love, that you would Know all about Jesus, and that you would learn how to love unconditionally.

I prayed that you are strong and confident in who you are.

That you know how to laugh and enjoy life without taking life so darn serious..

As my boys have grown thru the years, I find myself wondering what the future holds for them in regards to a spouse. Of course I know they are not ready to even think about that right now. 

To be honest, I have had their spouses picked out for a while now. Lol 

But it seems life happens, and seasons change, and people have grown up and taken different paths. 

My Twin Fellas are enjoying life, and growing each day. Searching for who they are and what they want in life. 

 But I still find myself praying for both of my Future Daughter In Laws. 

 I have prayed that God will speak to my heart in how to treat and love you. 

 Don’t get me wrong, my boys are my world. They are kind and compassionate, good looking and smart. They will make you laugh till your face hurts. I may have convinced them they are pretty darn near perfect.

But I am sure you will agree with me on all that. (wink, wink)

So, I want to make some promises to both of you..

I want to Promise you that you will be loved and treated like my very own.

That you are always welcome in my home.

That you will not dread the Holidays, because I understand that families have traditions and celebrate on different days, and it’s more important that I see you and my son each holiday no matter what day we choose to celebrate it.

That your sister In laws will not treat you like crap.

 The oldest one only looks intimidating, but she just loves her brothers and can be mean if she feels they are being mistreated, but I will make her be nice. 

The giggly little one will just want to be around you most of the time.. She just wants someone on her side when they both gang up on her. 

They both have a heart of gold and They will be the best aunts ever!

I promise that I will include you and make you feel like a big part of our crazy big family.

I promise to cheat with you in our hardcore games of Uno and Skip Bo. 

But you have to have a great poker face. 

I promise to smack my son if I see him being ugly to you, just be kind to him too..

I promise that when you both decide to start your own family, and you have one of those days where sleep or peace and quiet is all you want, that I am only a phone call away.

I promise that you will have a sitter for those many date nights, because couple time is so important in a strong relationship.

I promise to be “THAT NANA” that attends all Birthdays and as many games, talent shows, and recitals and to have many sleep overs..

I promise that when you find out I am stopping by, that you don’t have to run around and clean up. Heck I will help fold laundry if needed. I won’t judge, because I have been there too! 

Clean houses are over rated anyways.

I promise to laugh with you and to cry with you during this crazy thing we call life.

And last but not least, I promise you that I am not perfect. 

We don't pretend to be. 

 I have made many mistakes in life, and its known that I can be quite moody and a little biased when it comes to my Twin Fellas. 

But, it's only because I have given them all I had and loved with all I have. 

And that will never stop. 

I just ask that you Love him with all you have, that you will stand by him on his good and bad days, support him and  be his cheerleader in life. I know he will do the same for you. 

He is kind of my favorite. But don’t tell his Twin brother.