When my H and I are at C, he talks like he really is trying and he says a lot of what I want to hear. Then there is no follow through...why? If he only knew how this hurts me.
I feel like a yo-yo.
Can you bring this up at your next C session? I think it would be a good starting point for a discussion about your needs.
Try not to feel slighted if he bails out of Tgiving. It sounds like it's more about seeing his D and/or not seeing your mom than it is about not spending time with you.
You are both making progress, slow but steady. Try to think positive.