You guys are right, I'm so sick of doing the "right" thing, always putting family functions (not like there are very many, which is why I always feel inclined to go), but seeing his brother and wife at the beginning stages of starting a family will just be too much for me. I can't do it, it is too sad for me. I guess I'll send a nice card and check and let H make my excuses.
Wow, this is new for me. Blowing off the family. See if I can stick to it.