Wow the house sounds fantastic and so does that meal!
Our MLCers are very juvenile in their attitudes and demands. Yes, they think feel it is perfectly right to blame the kid.
Your H’s tirade and being done until D20 learns how to behave like an adult, blah blah blah. Yep, my XW said this same stuff about our kids and to our kids. It’s pure projection. And of course our MLCer cannot be wrong. They destroy so much for their chance at happiness, and everyone is suppose to be going along with it.
You, D20, and S22 are doing fine. I know you know that. But it is nice to hear it.
Enjoy the Christmas actives and time with the family. All my best.
DnJ
Feelings are fleeting. Be better, not bitter. Love the person, forgive the sin.