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Taking SD to extracurriculars

Jcksjj's picture

So DH attempted to guilt trip me with how it's my fault that SD cant do every single extracurricular that she might want to (and she doesnt even want to do them so I dont know why this needs to get brought up in the first place). He said that if I wont bring her to them then he would have to take work off or bring her to a daycare that will bring her to them. I then pointed out that that is the exact same situation it would be if I wasnt around at all so obviously it has absolutely nothing to do with me. And actually she has gotten to do more because of me being around since I have been willing to bring her to and pick her up from some activities. And then he sat there flapping his mouth like a fish with nothing to say. I'm getting really tired of being the scapegoat and expected to make up for SDs situation that was created by him and BM. Also of the double standards between her and the other kids and the fact that somehow I'm supposed to do everything for her that I do with my kids in half the amount of time. She already has a mom doing that with most of her, just because it isn't on DHs time doesnt mean it doesnt count. Also, why on earth would I want to act like a mother to a child who is constantly making it clear I'm not her mom and snottily makes sure to tell anyone that who mistakes me for being her mom that I'm just her stepmom in a completely disgusted voice. 

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Aniki-Moderator's picture

And then he sat there flapping his mouth like a fish with nothing to say.

Of course he did. The truth is so shocking!

Jcksjj's picture

Isn't it? I have no doubt he already knew that was the truth, he probably just wasnt expecting to be called out on it. 

Jcksjj's picture

I'm referring to after school type activities that are once or twice a week. Theres no way my husbands work would let him take that off during work hours on a regular basis. BM I'm sure actually could because she cleans houses on a flexible schedule and can bring her kid with alot of the time. I just think its ridiculous that for SD we are supposed to do absolutely whatever we can to make sure SD can do absolutely anything at any time but yet for the other kids if something is unrealistic because of budget or timing or whatever else it just is what it is. Why exactly cant we treat the poor COD like a normal kid and why do we need to go way above and beyond catering to her even when it's something she herself doesnt really care about. She doesnt even really want to do any of these activities anyway.

tog redux's picture

If BM and DH want SD in these activities, they can transport her.  You can help out as much or as little as you wish.