My inlaw's are extrem catholics. JEd and I have choosen no religion at all and have decided that we would like our children to pick for them selves IFYKWIM.

I get very hurt with my inlaws when they say of the cuff remarks..for example when Nikolaus was a baby Jed's mum was making this beautiful shawl for our nephews christening. Jed asked when nikolaus was going to get one and she replied with when he gets christened.

I am no way pushy that we have no beliefs and support and praise them they have yet we get shot down sometimes with these small remarks that are quiet hurtfull. I have learnt to bite my tongue with many things as religious beliefs seem to be one of those issues that no one thinks they are wrong in.

After telling them that the boys were going to the local catholics school they came back with - we didnt expect anything else. We didnt send the boys to that school because of the religion...it was because of the great learning structure and reputation it had. the religion was just a bonus

Im sorry that your family isnt as supportive as they should be. I think that you should just stand firm with your beliefs and let them know that they hurt you with their silly snid remarks.

Quiet obviously thought they feel uncomfortable about your belief so maybe even next time when they say their silly things you could laugh at them as say it doesnt hurt to be positive sometimes.

Keep smiling babe.....