Opened up the comments again. ::shivers:: Figured I might as well. As our oldest son has said before, "Haters gonna hate." And in her own way of giving advice to me, middle daughter said to limit my stuff here on my blog would be a way of giving in. She's right. You stand your ground, or give in to those who disagree. And golly, I'm up for debates, but play nice.
If all I talked about here was decorating or cooking, this wouldn't be an issue, but I do feel relief in sharing what I'm experiencing as a mom and a believer. Sometimes raunchy stuff. I don't willingly go the dark side, but as you know, some of my offspring dwell there.
One son said it well. As we were going at it last year, we came to a quiet understanding and he mentioned that we're all so passionate in this house. While we're not into yelling, we do state our opinions forcibly and with enthusiasm. You have to hold your own. Not sure where I'd be if I'd married someone who was quiet and reserved. Coming from my parents' house with verbal shunning, I was in need of someone who would let me speak my mind. Exhausting, but refreshing at the same time.
So, I'm not a warm and fuzzy person, though I do enjoy cozy security. And knowing where I stand with folks offers me that. None of that pouting and polite reserve which only covers up a certain passive-aggressiveness.
Time to sit with the chickens.
