I have been reading everyones entries for about a half hour... my first time here. i am angry today, frustrated most. Married a great woman w/ 3 daughters 6yrs ago. i spent 120 dollars on the middle ones hair today( b-day present)- got the obligatory hug-thanks. Do I expect to much?? probably. We carved pumpkins a few hours ago- much complaining about the whole event- its too cold out, pumpkins are too heavy, this is stupid( you know the rants-constant to the point of ruining most "family outings") After carving I remembered the middle daughter has some votive candles-perfect for 2 of the pumpkins- she complained "they cost 2 dollars, are expensive-no way"- mom backed her up. Hmmm lets see- 120 for hair, 8 dollars for parking at the pumpkin farm, 8 dollars each for the girls pumpkins, etc etc. I really feel used and duped. there is so much to say I could write a book about it, but no one is listening- at least not in my family. i know I have opened my self up to a @#$%storm of backlash. I feel absolutely alone and fed-up. If i had only known what I was getting into- many sad lonely days.