Apologies are hard.

DH apologized to me for all the years we went to Skidville for the holidays. We fought about it every year. I wouldn't have minded as much if they came to our house once in awhile. Last year was likely the last trip and even then I didn't have to see either skid.

I still carry anger about it. I should have refused when he could still travel by himself. But I accepted his apology and didn't dredge up the residual hurt. And I appreciate his acknowledging that he never once spent Christmas with my family, never saw my traditions.

And now his parents and siblings are all gone and one kid isn't speaking to him so he's not experiencing his own traditions either. Boy, was he mopey yesterday.

No call from SS, which surprised me. SD DID call, but it was during dinner and his phone was miraculously not at the table. But she left a message berating him for not waiting on pins and needles for her call. The girl is not normal.

Supposedly SS is driving to SD's house today and they will call DH when they are together. I think I will need an emergency trip to the liquor store if that actually happens.