My mother-in-law was good at ruining important occasions. When she accidentally dropped the gender reveal cake, it wasn’t the mess that was the real shock, but the smirk she tried to hide.

Our son will grow up knowing that love isn’t about perfection. It’s about resilience and standing together.

A thoughtful woman | Source: Midjourney

Most of all, it’s about finding humor in the chaos and holding onto each other through whatever comes.

And Patricia? She’ll always be a part of our story. Not as a villain. Not as a hero. Just as another complicated thread in the beautiful, messy tapestry of family.