1.can I ask you again to let me visit my family with just the kids. 2 This is my family and it sucks that i have to choose.
Sandy,
Next time something like this happens, a better way to respond would be:
"1. Sure. Let me know what day and what time, and we'll schedule something."
as for #2, don't even respond to that. DON'T JUMP INTO HIS PIT WITH HIM.
Everything after that was you being reactive, and then it escalates from there. Don't let him push your buttons. "Whatever!" is your internal self-talk.
