yeah open communication is SO important- whether its with your hubby, your inlaws or your own parents. and honestly, i do wish i practiced that with my MIL but she usually leaves me speechless and all the witty comebacks, one-liners, and honest answers come after the shock and/or anger have subsided. DOH! i'm working on it though... wish me luck, girls! she's quite the handful, let me tell ya.
I am quite like that with people who say annoying things. I am so shocked that someone could say such a thing that by the time a response come sto me its usually too late, my MIL and others all included!!
Good luck by the way!!