DH did take the skids on Xmas Eve. He took them to lunch and 2 of them to the movies. MSD18 couldnt go because she couldnt find anyone to watch her baby but she was able to go to lunch. I am glad he got to spend time with them. I am even more glad that he did not bring them back. I was mentally preparing myself all day for that.

Not sure if they asked to come back or not. I didnt ask for any details about the day other then where did they eat, what movie did they see and who all went.

Of course when DH is getting ready to go and pick up the skids he is all whistles while he is getting ready and all happy go lucky. Getting dressed in nice clothes. Hell I cant get him to dress decent or put in any effort or excitement in going out with me. Not going to lie, it really annoyed me.

DH comes back. Of course he is sullen, doesnt want to talk and heads straight downstairs to the family room. Every.Single.Time he is out with his kids, this is what I get when he comes back.

He puts 2 presents on the kitchen table. One is for me and one is his that he opened. Just leaves it there. Knowing I am going to be nosey and look at it. Which I did but just left it to sit there. Not really sure why he doesn't say "Its from the skids" or even puts it under the tree.....

I go about my evening with BS8. Then the 3 of us go out to look at Christmas lights which was really nice. I put some wine in a cup (I know...bad) but hell it warmed me up. Because as always when DH comes back from being with the skids there is always this odd tension between us. So the wine loosened me up and encouraged some conversation with DH and we even held hands. BS8 had a good time.

Christmas morning was nice. BS8 loved what we got him and was very grateful which meant a lot.

Of course I couldnt help but think is DH wishing his kids were here? Is he looking at my BS8 and all the stuff he got (He is younger, my only child and I work hard to give him a nice Xmas) thinking his kids should get the same? In a teeny tiny way I missed sharing Xmas with BS's dad and having that common ground.

DH finally gets the present from the skids and hands it to me when we were almost done with gifts. "this is from the skids" and walks away. Ummm okay.

On the gift they spelled my name wrong. I have a name that you can spell different way and I know 100% they know how to spell it the right way. But anyways... So I open the gift and it's some water bottle holder thing. Not really sure what. And a necklace. It was nice and the thought counted. I sent MSD a text and thanked her for the gift as I know it was her that picked it out, wrapped it etc.

Of course DH is thinking "Seeeee they do like you...they got you a gift....." Which to me is a little confusing but I dont trust their motives.

Then it's time for my BS8 to go with his Dad for a few hours. I drop him off at his Dad's Uncle's house and as I am leaving get stick in some mud and ice. So I have to go back into the house (Of all my ex-inlaws) and ask to get pulled out of the mud. They have a weird driveway and I was trying to ger around all the cars and ended up in the yard just a tad but enough to get stuck. Finally they get me out. So I head back home.

Thought about how nice it used to be on Xmas Day spending time with my ex in laws. They are really good people. How I missed going somewhere for Xmas and having family around and a good meal and not having to miss anytime with my BS.

I go home... DH and I lay around in bed, eat sandwiches and watch movies, make love. So it was nice. Even though I was feeling a little down I sucked it up so I wouldnt have a bad day.

Later my Ex calls asking if BS can stay with him at his cousin's house so that BS can play with the kids. Of course I said yes because he doesn't get to see BS that often and BS doesnt get to see his dad's family that often. But I was still a little sad, as I was expecting BS home that night and was looking forward to playing with his new toys with him.

Ahhh the joys of the holidays when you are in a "blended" family. I am glad the holidays are better. Last years was AWFUL, so I am happy this years was better then last. I already took down Xmas decorations but the tree.