I had the same experiance. What your W and her family does for son's birthday is for them. I did not attend when W asked me to go to S3 party. I held my own party for him. That's what you do.
Your W needs to realize, unfortunately, that this is the result of her decisions.
I decided I will not miss events that are achievements for my kids. Last year D6 graduated from Pre-K class. The kids put on a show for the parents.
Two months prior to the date, she asked me if I would go out to dinner with her P's and the kids.
I simple emailed her back that I already have plans. Which I did.
They chose not to stay for the kids. We can't act as a family for the kids either.
This is reality. gr8
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