My Mother-in-law

AnAbsoluteDiva
AnAbsoluteDiva Posts: 166 Member
edited September 21 in Motivation and Support
My mother-in-law told me recently that I had a big *kitten*.

I told her that it was preferable to HAVE a big *kitten* than to BE a big *kitten*.

I see this woman three times a year when my husband drags me there, kicking and screaming, caveman style.

My next visit is scheduled for Christmas week. (I don't spend Christmas Eve or Christmas Day with those people.)

I will be ten pounds lighter - 138 pounds.

Planning to wear something that will emphasize my big, round, beautiful Latin butt!
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  • Melis25Fit
    Melis25Fit Posts: 811 Member
    She's just jealous... you're awesome! :)
  • sorellabella
    sorellabella Posts: 133 Member
    :flowerforyou: OMG...:laugh: This really made me laugh out loud. I feel for you...hang in there. I just wanted you to know I loved your response!
  • DanOhh
    DanOhh Posts: 1,806 Member
    Lose the weight for you, not her. She will never be pleased. When you lose weight she's the type to say that you're too skinny. Good luck!
  • franzy
    franzy Posts: 259
    YOU GO GIRL..... :happy:
  • AnAbsoluteDiva
    AnAbsoluteDiva Posts: 166 Member
    :flowerforyou: OMG...:laugh: This really made me laugh out loud. I feel for you...hang in there. I just wanted you to know I loved your response!

    She didn't think it was funny AT ALL although the people in the room (yep... she said this in a room full of people I barely knew) did all they could to keep from bursting out.

    *tee hee*
  • HYeliab
    HYeliab Posts: 36
    LOL! That is excellent! Tell her that line again. It is priceless. I am sure she has her nice moments but that was clearly not one of them. Go get 'em!

    -HB
  • Annista
    Annista Posts: 59 Member
    Great come back!!! She's jealous I'm sure.
  • SoldierDad
    SoldierDad Posts: 1,602
    My mother-in-law told me recently that I had a big *kitten*.

    I told her that it was preferable to HAVE a big *kitten* than to BE a big *kitten*.

    I see this woman three times a year when my husband drags me there, kicking and screaming, caveman style.

    My next visit is scheduled for Christmas week. (I don't spend Christmas Eve or Christmas Day with those people.)

    I will be ten pounds lighter - 138 pounds.

    Planning to wear something that will emphasize my big, round, beautiful Latin butt!

    Some ppl are just not nice. say a little prayer for her to be kinder and just forget about it.
  • Dencrossgirl
    Dencrossgirl Posts: 501 Member
    I really lol when I read this. She might be getting dementia and didn't mean it, but if she is just a witch like that then it is for sure jealousy.
  • AnAbsoluteDiva
    AnAbsoluteDiva Posts: 166 Member
    Lose the weight for you, not her. She will never be pleased. When you lose weight she's the type to say that you're too skinny. Good luck!

    I am most definitely doing this for me. Trust me... she has absolutely no influence, good or bad, on me. But I'm still wearing some slammin' leggings and skinny slutty heels. LOL
  • AnAbsoluteDiva
    AnAbsoluteDiva Posts: 166 Member
    LOL! That is excellent! Tell her that line again. It is priceless. I am sure she has her nice moments but that was clearly not one of them. Go get 'em!

    -HB

    Nope. Never a nice moment. Really struggles with me being Hispanic. Asked my husband one year what it is that I make for Thanksgiving.

    His answer:

    Tacos
  • kelika71
    kelika71 Posts: 778 Member
    Totally feel for ya as my witch of a mother-in-law is just the same...nasty!!
    I just wish I had the comebacks like you did!! Good job!

    But, afraid I agree with DanOhh...there's no pleasing a woman like that. I've tolerated mine for over 13 yrs. I've just refused to be around her anymore. I make hubby go without me. Thank God, they live in another state!!!
  • sallyLunn
    sallyLunn Posts: 381
    Tell her you have a righteous *kitten*.

    Truth, I loved your response.
  • Shash27
    Shash27 Posts: 172
    LOL! That is excellent! Tell her that line again. It is priceless. I am sure she has her nice moments but that was clearly not one of them. Go get 'em!

    -HB

    Nope. Never a nice moment. Really struggles with me being Hispanic. Asked my husband one year what it is that I make for Thanksgiving.

    His answer:

    Tacos

    That is AWESOME. LMBO!!! I feel for you with the rude Mother in Law (she's not mine yet..but she will be). Just have to breathe and tell yourself she's jealous and her ugly opinion doesn't matter. Rock on!!
  • CrazyCatLadee2
    CrazyCatLadee2 Posts: 65 Member
    You go girl!! I wish I could say things like that to my mother -in-law. I have lost 60 pounds and she has yet to comment on that. Its like you have to be blind not to notice I have lost weight - no one in his family has said a word but they are super skinny athletic people - Oh well. I wish you all the best on achieving your 10 lb weight loss in time for Christmas! I know you can do it. You are beautiful inside and out - so she has to be jealous - so when you show up smokin hot at Christmas - shes going to feel like an *kitten*.

    Keep us posted!! Would love to hear how it goes!
  • frogmommy
    frogmommy Posts: 151 Member
    You go girl! Your response was so good! I wish I could think on my feet better like that!

    I feel for you ~ have had my share of snarky mother-in-law comments. My mother-in-law, when my husband told her we were expecting our first child, said to him, "How could you be so stupid. First you get married, now this!" Then she mentioned to me that I needed to watch my pregnancy weight gain because I was already chunky (I weighed about 145 on a 5'6" frame).

    I keep reminding myself that she raised a good man... ;)
  • HYeliab
    HYeliab Posts: 36
    Diva, this is just too priceless. You guys should have your own sitcom. Sounds you and your mother-in-law really make the most of your time together (snicker).

    I am glad you are able to put her in her place. Keep up that great Latina spirit. And keep on losing those lbs but not that Latina booty. (smile)

    -HB
  • karlamw
    karlamw Posts: 17 Member
    :Good for you for standing up to her :)))) She sound like a mean person !!!! And she is probably just jealous of the BOOTAY :)))))) :bigsmile:
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    haha that's awesome...my MIL is to self centered to say anything to me, it's my SIL that i could drop kick in the pee flaps...and she must be pushing 350lbs...and she keeps telling me that i'm not healthy, and that i'm not losing weight right...what's not right? i eat properly, i work out 4 days a week...i've never felt better! and i only have 53lbs to lose, she has about 200! but thankfully i don't see her much...thank goodness because my karma would go right out the door...stay strong lady, you're right, your MIL did raise a good man...my mom always says "you can't choose your in laws, just like you can't help who you love"
  • Good response to her... I wouldnt want to be around her if she said things like that often... And I would tell my husband that also.... Are even invite her to my house are go to hers... That was not nice at all... I am glad you joined M FP for you not her...
  • gogospice
    gogospice Posts: 185 Member
    BAHAHA!! I think that was the most hilarious thing I read all day! Not her *****y comment of course, but your amazingly smooth comeback! Thanks for the chuckle!
  • AmberBarrios
    AmberBarrios Posts: 394 Member
    LMAO why as I am reading this I can picture you being dragged by your hair as you husband grunts and says "must be nice to mommy" LOL
  • you have great attitude for dealing with what sounds like is a narcissistic mother in law! kudos to
    you!!! way to not own her immature, mean behavior and your husband sounds like
    a hoot too.... "tacos" as the thanksgiving response to her. you are blessed to
    have a husband who seems to see his mom as she is! way to go.
    way to go on your great example of life! no deterients from mean people!!
  • Lose the weight for you and wear some of that underwear with the extra padding in for your Mother-in-law ;)
  • StacLegg
    StacLegg Posts: 346 Member
    I'm so sick of Turkey! Can I come to your house for Thanksgiving Taco's! lol That is awesome!!! I'm glad you don't let her get you down!!!! You have a great attitude! I love it!! :bigsmile:
  • mem50
    mem50 Posts: 1,384 Member
    Loved your reply!!! Plus your "tude. I guess I am lucky. My MIL doesn't even acknowledge me. I'm "the wife" She keeps telling hubby "you and I," meaning her and hubby should go out for dinner. Hubby is like what about my other half? Then she reply's in a whiny voice Well, She can come to if she wants. MY reply NO THANK YOU!!!!!!! So good for you on the leggings and heels!! GO FOR IT!!!!
  • weaklink109
    weaklink109 Posts: 2,831 Member
    How about turkey tacos?:noway: :noway: :noway: :wink:

    Seriously, I loved the comeback. It would have served her right if everyone had laughed at YOUR comment.

    Good luck with your weight loss goal, and I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, regardless of what you have for dinner or with whom you are sharing it.:flowerforyou:
  • brittlynne3579
    brittlynne3579 Posts: 217 Member
    You're hot...she's ridiculous! Here's to tearing down the haters :drinker:
  • championnfl
    championnfl Posts: 324 Member
    There are some VERY unhappy people out in the world! There unhappy so they want company.:cry: You see her only couple times a year, so do it for your husband.[he wil appreciate it]:happy: :heart:
    Also you took her son from her, some don't care if there children are happy,always thinking of themselves![ bet she is single]:sad:
    When around her act like you do when she is not around,she notices! [this will make her more aggrevated]:mad: :cry:

    Hard to believe she had such a wonderfull son!:smooched:

    Been there!:explode:
  • candlegal
    candlegal Posts: 220 Member
    You are beautiful and toooo funnny!:laugh: Oh I am so sure she is jealous of you! Oh those mother-in-laws!!! It's so weird how we love their "offspring" but can barely tollerate them! LOL!
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