Breaking the P-word to the in-laws
The future in-laws came over this week to see the new apartment. Clearly I was nervous, I almost ruined the lovely food I prepared while managing to burn myself on the oven.
It takes knowing my future father in-law to appreciate the banal habits he has, because the first thing he did upon entering was inspect our belonging to make sure Sam didn't nab any of HIS belongings. So, he commandeered three movies and complained, but left behind, two books.
I'm waiting for the fall out though.
The future in-laws are youth pastors for a local church. Their kids could not watch/listen/participate in secular things. They become uncomfortable and combative when I make feminist comments about the Bible.
Situated next to the kitchen table is my ten year collection of Pagan and New Age books. Much to my unease I saw their eyes dart shockedly to the book titles and then politely again to their meal. I am wondering when I will hear about this, and if I will have to hear about it from Sam's older brother, who is thankfully a black sheep of the family in some ways, and therefore open minded.
Hi. I'm you're future daughter in-law and I consider myself Pagan. I could go into the details of whether I'm a Reconstuctionist truly or not, but I have a feeling you can't get past the P-word. I promise I'm not scary though. I hope you like my celebration of the true roots of most holidays.
I suppose while I wait I should come up with some good talking points. I have a feeling my future father in-law and I will butt heads soon...
It takes knowing my future father in-law to appreciate the banal habits he has, because the first thing he did upon entering was inspect our belonging to make sure Sam didn't nab any of HIS belongings. So, he commandeered three movies and complained, but left behind, two books.
I'm waiting for the fall out though.
The future in-laws are youth pastors for a local church. Their kids could not watch/listen/participate in secular things. They become uncomfortable and combative when I make feminist comments about the Bible.
Situated next to the kitchen table is my ten year collection of Pagan and New Age books. Much to my unease I saw their eyes dart shockedly to the book titles and then politely again to their meal. I am wondering when I will hear about this, and if I will have to hear about it from Sam's older brother, who is thankfully a black sheep of the family in some ways, and therefore open minded.
Hi. I'm you're future daughter in-law and I consider myself Pagan. I could go into the details of whether I'm a Reconstuctionist truly or not, but I have a feeling you can't get past the P-word. I promise I'm not scary though. I hope you like my celebration of the true roots of most holidays.
I suppose while I wait I should come up with some good talking points. I have a feeling my future father in-law and I will butt heads soon...