My Mother-in-Law Tried to Take Back “Her Share” From Our Wedding Gifts, but My Mom Had a Better Way to Handle It

“Is your mother-in-law supposed to be taking the envelopes?”

I looked toward the gift table.

And there she was.

Linda.

My husband Daniel’s mother.

She had a large canvas tote bag sitting open on a chair beside her.

And she was emptying our wedding card box into it. Weddinggift registry
Not two.

Handfuls.

Cards from relatives.

Checks from friends.