songs about mothers, fathers and mothers in law

[Batya <batya_l...>]

Hi!

I'm compiling a concert entitled "mothers, fathers and mothers-in-law" (or 
something like that) including songs in Yiddish, Ladino and English. Would 
anybody like to help me brainstorm?

I've noticed that "shviger" and "suegra" look like the same word. Does anybody 
know which is the original, and anything about the etymology?

I'm enjoying the "essen" suggestions - shame they're only virtual. Thanks for 
asking about suggestions, and the ones that are coming through!

Thanks,
Batya