I do not think this reads as being dismissive of her own motherhood or of her daughter-in-law's motherhood. At all. That's kind of my point: that this (can be read as) the polar opposite of that sentiment.

eta Or: what Plei said.

But it looks like we're going to talk in circles here, so I'm bowing out.

I have admitted to myself that I'm not going to get to the grocery store any time soon, so I ordered groceries online. I know the produce will be crap, but at least it's food.

I try to avoid all talk about children except in echoing the happiness of parents. I've never wanted children; I just don't have that visceral desire, and I know I don't "get it". I have such a tendency towards black humor (and saying what I'm thinking without realizing I haven't provided the necessary context), I sort-of live in fear of saying something that would come across as totally heartless.

t scrolls casually into thread.

Zombies on Smallville.

LANA'S PARENTS ARE UNDEAD??

I'm kinda with Fay, I admit, but definitely couldn't see saying that in front of the mom, gawd!!

Sadly, no, but they did manage to make reference to Superman=Jesus "...people can worship you like some kind of modern Jesus."

Black humor is often how I get through things too, and I have a deep appreciation for it, but I gotta say, context definitely has to come into play.

peace bonny, for all.

DH's birthday

flight delay

sigh