let us pray

so, my parents got divorced some time near the end of college, i think. within the past year and a half, both have remarried. so, who cares, right?
really my life isnt that much different...the most noticeable is holidays, of course. it's like running a double marathon.
so here's the strangest thing about it, though. both couples (mom/stepdad and dad/stepmom) choose to pray before meals. it isnt that strange or awkward necessarily, but it still throws me off, since we never used to pray before meals, unless it was like a big family gathering, an important meal etc (think: thanksgiving, christmas, easter...)
what i cant figure out, however, is how this all came about. i believe that each of my actual parents is the more religious one of their respective sets, if that makes sense. although my dad and his wifey are probably even on that one.
honestly, it kind of weirds me out to go out to dinner with either side, and get the "do you mind if we pray" request. what if i said yes, i do mind? what if i called them out on the sudden change? would i not be welcomed back by the family?
perhaps even more perplexing is the parallel development. im positive that my mom and dad did not talk to each other and say "oh hey we should always pray before meals now" -- and yet, we pray...how does this happen? am i taking crazy pills here?
the best part is on the rare occasion i get the "would you like to pray for us, mark?" i usually laugh at them and/or say "no i wouldnt, thank you" somewhat smugly -- at this point, i cant tell if theyre serious or yoking

is this post funny? no. it isnt really intended to be entertaining or funny, but i thought it needed to be mentioned. amen.