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So SD didn't come. But we had a great time. Played a new board game last nite late into the nite. Everyone had a lot of fun with it. Rode a roller coaster and did rides today at the amusement park and just enjoyed each others company. I miss all the fun stuff I use to always do with my kids. I been depressed lately but I did a lot of cleaning yesterday and just been feeling more optimistic last couple days. Going to finish my prayer closet and do a little party with all the decor this July 4. Which isn't that far off now! I hate that SD probably won't be in our lives much at all.
I don't know why I reversed my policy concerning not doing joint events with BM. My SO's cousin had a graduation party; I did not attend. His other cousin is recently engage and they had a get together; I did not attend. But then I spent time with his parents, one of his brothers and his wife and the engaged couple and I thought we were getting on so well. So this weekend his aunt and uncle had a Father's Day BBQ. They have a nice house on the water and had jet ski's and it was to be all fun.
So DH talked to SD yesterday on Father's Day which was nice and last week we messaged BM the dates/times of SD's flight information for her summer visit and BM was no drama about either of it. Now BM just messaged in the Court approved app along with a photograph of SD
"SD wanted me to send you this. She is currently in swim classes and doing really well."
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AND, it was actually very nice. The gender reveal was survived, NOT my crowd at all but it went well, looks like DH is having a grandson. BM had her moments of wanting to reminisce with DH-which I gave her that and just sat to the side and pretended to not eavesdrop lol. DH did a couple times not answer some of the reminiscings, but overall it wasn't crazy. She greeted us with a hug and seemed happy to see us. Her fiance was pretty standoffish, never came close enough to introduce himself or have BM introduce him, we did find that a little odd. SD and her boyfriend seemed very happy a
Looks like BioHo is already trying to establish herself as the alpha in SS21's marriage.
SS21 called DH yesterday to wish him a Happy Father's Day and they talked for about an hour. DH puts all calls on speaker phone - nothing to hide - which can be quite entertaining at times.
MIL sent a text to DH saying she hopes he has a good father's day and then a meme that said "if you look back on your childhood and smile, you had a good dad."
Not really sure what to make of the meme, but again, still no apology or acknowledgement of anything. I'm guessing she thinks DH will eventually crack without her having to own up to anything or change her behavior.
So, I'm an ahole and ruined father's day.
I knew it was a bad idea for me to go. DH really wanted me to, and I was super anxious about it, and I tried. I ended up getting fed up and grabbing my car keys and just leaving. DH did follow me because I was leaving, otherwise he would have had to take an uber home. His parents are old and frail and he really loves them. I love them too and think they are nice people, but...
I will admit that when I'm doing something that's a challenge and I'm nearing the finish, I'm not always strong with the mental game. If it's a tough bike ride, let's say, the last 5-10 miles feel like an eternity. I start to anticipate the relief and rest I'm about to experience. This approach generally applies to challenges of any type in my life, but I'm going to make a concerted effort not to let the anticipation of seeing my SO next week feed into my anxiety.
DH didn't hear from any of his kids yesterday. Not one of them called or texted to wish him a happy father's day. The middle kid made arrangements to hang out with him today, the day after, but neither of the other two even acknowledged the day. And this is just a few days after we let the oldest know we will help her with some schooling expenses.lol He does so much for them and defends them to the ends of the earth and this is how they honor him. 
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