Bittersweet Christmas Whirlpool: Kids just opened their presents and all. The STBXW was there and up, but only because she got home so late (early depending how you look at it) she was asleep downstairs in the family room. Kids had a good Christmas so that is all good. I got her a few presents "from the kids" which I told her I would do, so they could give their mom presents. I wonder when they will realize they did not get dad anything? Don't get me wrong, I don't need gifts, I get enough from my side of the family and am more of a giver anyway. I got her presents from the kids so they could experience giving as well as receiving and to include their mom in their Christmas. Was pretty disappointed to see she did not return the gesture, and it is a bit awkward being the only one in the room not opening anything.
But that's ok, all of this only strengthens my detachment from this person which is doing pretty darn well right now. And the kids are happy and that is what is most important.
Merry Christmas everyone, I am sure everyone here is having a bittersweet day. Hopefully mostly sweet. Hang in there all! A few more days and it will all be over!
Re: Bittersweet Christmas smokin: hello merry xmas.
i did the same thing last year whirlpool. i got the ex ho a present from the kids. i got nothing. you know what though? the kids knew i had them get their mom a present, and they also asked to get me something and she told them NO.
they know, and it only looks better on your part. take your kids out, and let them pick you out a present while you are together. they will love it, thats what i did..
keep your mind vbusy, and have a great as you can day. cheers
Re: Bittersweet Christmas Whirlpool: Thanks Goose. I'm not sweating it, was certainly noticed but easily forgotten. Well, not forgotten but brushed off my shoulder. ;) Like I said, more fuel for the fire man. If she was being a sweet angel I would actually think I was losing something in all this right?
Re: Bittersweet Christmas somechick: Merry Christmas!
Weird morning for me, first time I've woken up xmas day alone.
Quick cup of tea, and I'll head over to my parents.
Could be a difficult day, big family gathering for dinner at my brothers.
I wish everyone strength today, I know some of us are going to need it
today, I sure will
Re: Bittersweet Christmas superwife: This was my daughter's 6th Christmas. And for the sixth year in a row, 'her presents' were purchased by my mother. Just as every mother's day and birthday gift. So I didn't expect him to buy my christmas present on her behalf. I'm not surprised. I'm more hurt by the last 5 yrs, and the fact that the OW's birthday was highly celebrated a few weeks ago (as per my daughter). I did not buy her a gift to give to him. She made him something at school, which she'll give to him. Maybe the OW took her shopping to buy him a gift.
Fortunately, I did not wake up alone (if you count my daughter). But 'Santa' came alone. Very weird doing it alone. My parents were there bright and early to see what he brought. She's going to Daddy's today to have some semblance of Christmas there.
Called yesterday to confirm the pick up time for today. Surprise surprise, no "merry christmas" wish. Didn't even ask how the day went, if Santa was good, etc. But Santa was good to my little girl. No thanks to him. She had an awesome day. I rule ;)
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