2007-04-03 05:25:37 · 9 answers · asked by Crystil 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
*G* Is this usually a tough visit?
Probably the best thing to do is to stick to your usual routine as much as possible. "So glad you're here, Mom! Hope you don't mind, but I have to work today. There are a bunch of crossword puzzles on the dining room table and a pair of rollerblades in the garage--I know you enjoy these things. See you at 5, then we'll go out for a nice dinner to catch up again."
If Mom is the kind who will come in and clean your house and snoop around while you're at work, this is how you greet her: "So glad you're here, Mom! We've made reservations for you at the Fab Hotel, just a few blocks away on Distant Street. I've got a whole folder here full of things to do around town, and look, a gift card for a wonderful massage and spa at the Daisy Do! Hubby and I will pick you up at six and we'll go out for dinner and some catching up." (Pick up the tab for as much of this as you can, and don't let Hubby give her a key to the house!!!!)
In either scenario, tomorrow, you repeat yourself. On the weekends, you put aside the necessary yard work, etc., and do a little more extra special things with her. She IS family, after all!
If Mom is "high maintenance," then this will p*ss her off and she won't come back so often or so long.
If Mom is cool with this, she may be just as happy not being "entertained" the whole while.
2007-04-03 05:40:03 · answer #1 · answered by katbyrd41 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is she fairly a 'picky eater' or is she seeking to preserve to a 'prescribed weight-reduction plan' because of issues for her health? Both way, you're going to need to do some 'enjoyable cooking' ... But it surely should also be 'easy' ... First, get most effective 'boneless, skinless bird breasts' ... They're real the 'most versatile' and that you can prepare dinner and serve them in many one of a kind approaches. 2nd you can wish to get some 'fish/seafood' ... Imitation crab expenses not up to real crab, and is already cooked so it can be eaten 'as is' or cooked into a dish ... Also get every other fish (it could support for those who knew the style of fish she likes, so you would get a 'similar taste' in a further fish for her to take a look at). Buy lots of 'salad stuff' ... That you can get 'bags' of little one spinach, youngster herbs, romaine hearts, and even 'head lettuce' mixed with bits of purple cabbage and shredded onion, and even 'cole slaw mix' (by and large cabbage, a little carrot, to which that you can add your own 'horseradish and mayonnaise' dressing) ... Plus get some 'tiny' Yukon gold potatoes (they're quick and easy, and they will be 'fun' for each you and your mom in law, seeing that they're 'adorable') ... And for the reason that it is summer season you should have lots of salad. Recall to get 'excellent tomatoes' (i use only romas or those where that you would be able to get several tomatoes on the vine) plus cucumber (in case you don't love 'bitterness' or simply need to appear a bit of 'better rate' purchase the English cucumbers, not the general form) ... Also get some zucchini (Italian squash) and some 'summer squash' (yellow, with or with out a crook in the neck) ... Keep in mind, this is your partner's mother on 'trip' ... And you are her hostess, not just her daughter-in-regulation ... So you wish to have to spend more time doing enjoyable matters together with her, not cooking, and certainly not say that she is picky ... Inform her that she is 'discerning' about what she eats, and thank her for coming considering you might be learning tips on how to prepare dinner new and more healthy food ... And then make a enormous salad and serve it with rolls, or prepare dinner a 'more common meal' with tiny potatoes 'flash fried' as an alternative of deep fried 'french fries' ... And eat out sufficient for her to devour what she likes/can consume, and you and your husband can consume what you like. Preserve the emphasis on having fun and finding out to enjoy every other's manufacturer ... And she'll wish to come again once more, however she'll also wish to go dwelling to 'brag about' what a distinctive woman her son married!
2016-08-10 23:06:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, Perhaps you should also go visit, but elswhere. Unless of course she is nice in which case you make sure you allow her to give you loads of advice on how to look after her son (you won't use it of course) which will make her feel really good. You will then be regarded as a wonderful daughter-in-law and everyone is happy.
Cheers.
2007-04-03 05:33:47 · answer #3 · answered by graham b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to find out what she likes to drink and eat and have some ready,. That will improve her mood and make her more pleasant.....well maybe
2007-04-03 05:28:03 · answer #4 · answered by Jim G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her out to eat, shop, sit and talk. Take the time to learn more about her and for her to learn about you.
2007-04-03 06:21:09 · answer #5 · answered by Miss J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get her a girlfriend to play with :) is she hot?
2007-04-03 05:30:39 · answer #6 · answered by msskrts 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
move before she arrives!
2007-04-03 05:31:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ALCOHOL!! Works for me!
2007-04-03 05:28:56 · answer #8 · answered by nomar4prez625 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes leave while you can
2007-04-03 05:28:13 · answer #9 · answered by wrfab 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋