‘Texts from my mother-in-law’ goes viral because everyone should be this lucky
When talking about mothers-in-law, you often hear not-so-great stories. But one woman is sharing the opposite of that — mom Nancy Anderson is going viral for her Instagram post where she shared a series of screenshots of texts from her mother-in-law that are so sweet and supportive, they’re making the whole internet jealous.
“MIL inspo from my MIL,” Anderson wrote in the caption.
In the carousel of images, she posted screenshots of messages that show her mother-in-law offering words of advice and support and asking to help with her kids and chores.
“I have no meetings tomorrow. I can help out however needed,” one text reads. “I am happy to take a night shift with the baby or just come up really early to get the boy ready and to school.”
Um, can we take her up on that offer?
Another text reads, “Happy, happy birthday to my amazing daughter-in-law. I hope you have a wonderful day. I’m already offering up my services for 2025 for (hopefully) a nice getaway for you and Max to celebrate that milestone birthday.”
In another text, Anderson’s mother-in-law messages her at just after 5 a.m. to let her know, “I am awake and in the living room if you want to send anyone down when they get up. I can supervise!”
What we would give for the gift of being able to sleep in!
And in yet another message, she replies to a photo from Anderson and her husband on a date to report that “All the kids are showered, ate dinner and chilling on their iPads.”
Having a good relationship with your mother-in-law (or, better yet, just having a dream of a mother-in-law) is so beneficial to overall family functioning. Grandparents like this are an excellent source of support for parents—from helping with childcare, to offering advice and providing emotional support. When you have a good relationship with your mother-in-law, she is more likely to be actively involved in your children’s lives, which can benefit the entire family.
Also, the family harmony thing is actually attainable when in-laws have good relationships. Conflicts between parents and in-laws can create tension and stress in the family, which can negatively impact children. When you have a positive relationship with your mother-in-law, it promotes a harmonious family environment, which is essential for children’s emotional well-being and development.
In the comments of the viral post, people definitely recognize that this is a rare gift — but it’s also healing for many people to see a kind and loving mother-in-law.
“Reading stuff like this used to make me sad because I really got a terrible MIL, like possibly the worst, but now they make me so happy because I cannot WAIT to be this for my daughter and her spouse one day!! I’m also so grateful for the women who do get this, and it’s so sweet that you know how special it is,” one mom wrote.
Another added, “She’s amazing! And healing wounds she didn’t cause.”
Now, can we all have a turn with Anderson’s mother-in-law?
