The car parts became an issue because according to Dick, I favored D over S, so much so, that I purchased her a car, even though she is only 14 and is ineligible to drive, but refused to purchase parts for S's vehicle, which at this time is not running.
The truth, I purchased new tires which I told Dick about, and asked him to repay me for them. He had promised S that he would buy him new tires, a fender, and a few other parts in order to have the car he gave him appear nicer. I also purchased all the parts (cap, rotor, wires, plugs, filter(s)) to get it to run, however, wanted S to install these parts under supervision, so that he could learn how. S put the parts in, but we found water in the fuel, so the car still wouldn't run.... then he was told by Dick to wait and HE would work on it when he came to visit. I told S all we needed was to put some Heet into it, and it would be fine, there was no reason to wait..... but he did.
The car that was "purchased" for D was actually a trade for a farm vehicle that didn't run. It wasn't exactly purchased for D, but more as a secondary vehicle, so that we might have at least one vehicle running.
So, Dick decided to use this against me to "prove" that I favor one child over the other. In reality, Dick is the one who favors one child over the other, and yes, so did his parents.
Dick also keeps saying S is 16 now, he really won't be 16 until the end of November, but Dick just celebrated his birthday in September. It just may be that he is reliving something from his teens.
Both D and I are doing okay... D decorated for Halloween today, but now, we both are just sitting back and relaxing. By the way, D can drive, she does have an IP, which allows her to drive to and from school too..... but for some reason, Dick didn't seem to remember D has accomplished this. S was able to drive at 14, why would Dick think that it would be different for D? There are a few things that I do differently for each child, because they ARE individuals.... but the important things remain constant.
Have a wonderful Sunday!
Love,
Laughing
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you.........
