Turning to my old friends for a word of encouragement.
I'm feeling pretty down tonight. My daughter went to a great deal of trouble having a Halloween party for all the cousins. My steps and their kids did a no show. Now, that didn't really upset me, as I expected XH to have his party at the same time, and to my knowledge, did. What does hurt my feelings is that I never asked anything of them other than to bring the kids by on Halloween, as I had a special gift bag made up for them. They were a no show for me, as well. I don't mean to whine, but I've tried very hard to continue to be a part of my step grands lives, and it seems that I'm not being met half way here.
I know this sounds childish, but if is as if they don't care. Their Dad is not married to me anymore, so what. I still remember their birthdays, both theirs and their children. I always try to include them as as much a part of my life as my own blood children and grands. It is as if I am beating my head against a brick wall.
I suppose I should take the high road, suck it up and just continue my overtures at every opportunity, but it just really bothers me that they couldn't even make the effort to come by my home and let the kids trick-or-treat me. One stepson lives an entire mile away from my house.
