I am going crazy. SS just told us for the w 11 th year in a row to get his kids legos for Christmas. They are girl almost 14, girl 12 and boy 8. We have bought thousands of legos! I told DH I am not buying anymore f- ing Legos. And I never curse out loud! Plus he said he will send their list of Legos  tonight. After Black Friday, cyber Monday and all the rest. DH only comment was "now that we missed the sales" to which SS said well nothing they want is on sale. This is why I have come to dread Christmas. Does a 14 year old girl really want Legos?

So SS still isn't working due to arm injury and his wife isn't either, He asked DH to do BBQ for his birthday and they would come over. No offer to bring sides but did ask them to be Mac and cheese, potato chips and salad. No we aren't all toddlers, the youngest is 8 but that is how they eat. I just made Kraft Mac and cheese since it had to be "creamy" to be accepted at all. The 3 kids 8,12, and 13 ate a chicken leg and a few bites of sides and that was it. I think they snacked  on chips before coming this time. Last Christmas dinner I made was ruined by milkshakes. 

Oldest SS and wife have never been what I would call close with me. No anger, no affection, just polite. They have 3 kids. DH and I have been married 10 years and the relationship with them is down to birthdays and Christmas for the most part. DH laments it sometimes wondering why SS won't come by or anything. Now it is Easter weekend, haven't heard a word. I disengaged after they ignored my sons wedding completely. At Christmas they took the kids for milkshakes before coming to our house and the dinner I worked all day on wasn't eaten.