Remember your MIL on Mother's Day

If you feel like cancelling Mother's Day because you have to invite your MIL (mother in law) for a celebratory lunch, here are 5 reasons to feel grateful to her:

• She is your partner's mother...
  

... What? Er, I mean, pardon? He's been driving you up the wall lately? Then you and his mother probably have something in common: putting up with his annoying habits.

• Your children have 25% of her DNA...

... Best to move on, at this point. Quickly.

• She is there when you need her. Sometimes too little, sometimes too much, but ultimately you can rely on her to help.
• To your kids, she is Nana or Grammy or Gran, and very much part of the family. Her existence provides the security net for them. They love her and she loves them, even if she's still learning to love you.
• OK, I'm sure there were 5 reasons. Honestly. Or maybe even 10 or 100. Feel free to provide your own one in the comments box below. 

And if you're thinking of buying a gift for your mother in law, have a look at the hilarious descriptions in Best Mother's Day Gifts For Your MIL.