I’m sure you’re all about sick of this subject as I am, but a good friend/co-worker brought up an interesting opinion re my DH attending the grandkid’s birthday party. Obviously, I’m not going to attend due to the recent developments (i.e., SD23’s nasty gram to me) so DH is going by himself although he keeps asking if I will change my mind. At this point, hell would have to freeze over before that happens. Anyway, my friend said if DH does go without me under the circumstances it would be very disrespectful to me.

If you read one of my recent posts, you'll know I was struggling with the problem of attending my stepgranddaughter's first birthday. Also, in my last post I was lamenting about how people are so rude about sending an RSVP; well this post is a result of my SD23 (grandchild's mother) who treats me (and DH) like crap. I thought everything was going too smoothly with us, and she does not yet know I was considering not attending the party.

SD23 is planning a big blowout birthday party for her soon to be 1 yr old daughter with all the bells & whistles, renting a hall, etc., etc. She’s already informed DH of the date (not on the child’s actual birthday) and expects us to be there. To be totally blunt & honest, I don’t want to go for several reasons. The number one reason being is (surprise!) BM will probably be there along with all of her side of the family.