When Mothers-In-Law Strike

Posted on | September 6, 2010 | 18 Comments

by Smitty

A re-enactment of my previous arrival, in 2008.
There was some street work underway, requiring my wife, D., to park some blocks off. Mother-in-law was aware of a visit at some point from D., but no mention of me in tow. I walked up to the door alone.
I buzzed, and she opened in the cold morning air. She didn’t recognize me immediately, and assumed me part of the road crew. Seconds passed. Recognition.

Yeah, we’re terrible thespians, doing a lousy job, in the end, of setting aside our natural affection for the sake of capturing the surprise of the moment.

Category: humor, Video

Comments

18 Responses to “When Mothers-In-Law Strike”

Paco
September 6th, 2010 @ 6:36 pm

‘t was ever thus. Our mothers-in-law are always trying to knock some sense into us.
Paco
September 6th, 2010 @ 2:36 pm

‘t was ever thus. Our mothers-in-law are always trying to knock some sense into us.
Bob Belvedere
September 6th, 2010 @ 7:00 pm

I don’t blame her, after all, you looked like a deranged Morman.
Bob Belvedere
September 6th, 2010 @ 3:00 pm

I don’t blame her, after all, you looked like a deranged Morman.
Lisa Graas
September 6th, 2010 @ 7:18 pm

Now THAT’S entertainment.
Lisa Graas
September 6th, 2010 @ 3:18 pm

Now THAT’S entertainment.
Joe
September 6th, 2010 @ 8:16 pm

Your mother in law reminds me of my daughter’s cat when it spies an injured mouse or bird in the yard. You can read the immediate reaction of: “Oh joy, time to have some fun!”
Joe
September 6th, 2010 @ 4:16 pm

Your mother in law reminds me of my daughter’s cat when it spies an injured mouse or bird in the yard. You can read the immediate reaction of: “Oh joy, time to have some fun!”
Cindy
September 6th, 2010 @ 4:52 pm

I wonder if Bob means Mormon or Merman? I’m going with Merman, ’cause it’s funnier. 😉
Cindy
September 6th, 2010 @ 8:52 pm

I wonder if Bob means Mormon or Merman? I’m going with Merman, ’cause it’s funnier. 😉
Bob Belvedere
September 6th, 2010 @ 9:00 pm

Cindy: You’re quite right.
Bob Belvedere
September 6th, 2010 @ 5:00 pm

Cindy: You’re quite right.
Live Free Or Die
September 6th, 2010 @ 10:24 pm

Quick as a rattlesnake and twice as mean, that one.
I’m sure she meant it as a sign of affection.
Live Free Or Die
September 6th, 2010 @ 6:24 pm

Quick as a rattlesnake and twice as mean, that one.
I’m sure she meant it as a sign of affection.
Robert Stacy McCain
September 7th, 2010 @ 4:00 am

Let’s face it, Smitty: You’d get that reaction if you showed up unexpectedly at anyone‘s door.
Robert Stacy McCain
September 7th, 2010 @ 12:00 am

Let’s face it, Smitty: You’d get that reaction if you showed up unexpectedly at anyone‘s door.
Kojocaro
September 7th, 2010 @ 6:57 pm

let’s face it,Smitty:You’d get that reaction if you showed up unexpectedly at anyone’s door

um no robert if the person were drunk he’d let smitty in
Kojocaro
September 7th, 2010 @ 2:57 pm

let’s face it,Smitty:You’d get that reaction if you showed up unexpectedly at anyone’s door

um no robert if the person were drunk he’d let smitty in