Another MIL story - only this one's funny
 

I am trying very hard to get along with my mother in law these days. She is doing myself and DH a HUGE favor by picking the kids up from school 2- 3 days a week. I am extremely grateful for that and have told her so.

I know she gets lonely there by herself just like I do here. So today I suggested we go and get lunch.

The subject of my going back to school came up. The conversation went like this:

MIL: What are you going to be studying in school?

Me: Well, I've always wanted to be an attorney so I'm going to aim for that.

MIL: That's like a lawyer, isn't it?

Me: Yes, it is.

MIL: What kind of lawyer do you want to be?

Me: I really want to go into civil rights law.

(This is where it gets funny)

MIL: What? I thought that civil war was over already!

Me: It is. It ended quite a few years ago I believe.

MIL: And they're still fighting about it?

Me: Well, in some areas of the south I'm sure they are (I was being a smart@ss), but I'm sure for the most part its over and done with.

MIL: Well, you aren't going to make any money in that then!


Keeping a straight face during that conversation was THE hardest thing I have ever done! You know, I can't even dislike her anymore. I think I finally understand that she is just a very simple person who is truly naive in the ways of the world. Nothing she has said about Susanah or "blood relations" bothers me anymore. I can't explain it, I just can't be angry with her right now. Maybe I'm in shock....

That was funny! I mean sell-it-to-a-comedian funny!

That is hilarious!!!!!

Oh, that's too funny! (but you almost have to feel sorry for her!)

Maybe that's why I can't be mad at her anymore. I think my anger has been replaced by pity.

It actually took me a few seconds to respond after she brought up the civil war. She probably thinks *I* am the one who isn't the brightest crayon in the box.

How sad!!!

That's cute!!!! Sometimes simple is good.

You know, it really is sad. I mean, the conversation was funny. But still sad.

I can not imagine living my entire life in one very very very tiny town (there are two red lights here and it was a battle and a half to get the vote passed to put in the second one) and knowing absolutely nothing about the world beyond its borders. Not even questioning what else is out there.

ROTF !!!! Bless her heart - that was worth a night at the Comedy club - your answers were perfect -

DITTO!!!

That's cute! I wish my mother in law was cute in her stupidity. LOL

Very old school and coming from a small town as you have said that goes to show how and why her views are the way they are. At least now that you have realized what it is you wont' take anything she says to heart just take it all with a grain of salt.