Fool me once, Shame on ME

[ninelives]

I rarely reply. As for the party, I thought long and hard about her coming. I flipped back and forth about whether to invite her or not. I decided on taking the high road for a couple of reasons.

One , it took the pressure off my son. He didnt want to do a two party thing and really wanted to see everybody together. He is going through a tough time at school and is generally down in the dumps. He was very happy at the party.

two- She hosted youngest sons party this year and I thought , for one last time , she will see what she is missing at our house. I buried the hatchet with SIL and showed her who I am. Who I have always been really. She can take it or leave it. If she chooses to continue down her path of destruction, she is welcome to it. I have done all I can. The rest is up to her.

I hope this party has helped me drop the rope for good. Only time will tell.

Trust me Sandi and 25, I wrestled every day with the invite or not and only gave it at the last moment. I think things went well and I dont regret having them here.

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