Oh, I read your first post on this and felt like oh yeah, I don't know anything about having a great mom. But as I am reading all of this now I am struck by the fact that I have a mother In law. I love her dearly. She is not a warm fuzzy type, she is reserved and practical. She holds all family sacred, extended cousins etc. She is great at keeping in touch with her family and friends. She has really good taste. She got me a soft soft jean skirt and blouse set for channukah. I always love her gifts. She understands when I am sad and when I need love and gives it in a way she is able. She is a mother, not mine, but a good one and I know she loves me. She also does things like take me to get a bathing suit when I forget to bring one and take me out for chinease, just she and I. I have always had a hard time receiving gifts. She has made it easier for me. She is my hubby's mommy and he loves her. I guess I will keep her.