I just have to mention here that I find it very funny that these stepkids assume that all good things in their lives either

a. rain down from heaven 

b. are the work of Mommy and Daddee dearest

c. are somehow the result of them getting rewarded by the universe for doing absolutely nothing.

When in actuality, stepmoms often work very hard behind the scenes to make sure they are provided for, have everything they need, wear the right shoes, pack the right snacks, etc etc.

So, my SD19 has been living at her BMs house and not visiting us since the Thanksgiving yelling match. She still doesn't have a drivers license or a job. Last night she opened up a bit to DH, which is rare. She demanded to be taken off speaker phone becuase she didn't want me to hear. He took her off speaker, but DH keeps his phone volume up so loud I can hear the other person across the room. LOL. Besides, he was going to tell me anyway, because I am his wife. DuH.

Last week was rough. I am finally feeling less tired from being sick. I had the energy to go out and work in the garden, which was really great. However, I keep getting texts and calls from my dad, who is 80. My sister got a call from my mother's doctor ( in another state) saying she may have heart failure but she definitely has dementia.  He told my sister she needs to be monitored. 

BM and her new BF decided to take all three SD's (17, 19, and 21) on vacation to Hawaii. SD19 has been a virtual shut-in for a year now - never leaving the house and rarely leaving her room. She is always on her computer, alone.

Well, surprise surprise.... SD19 called DH hyperventilating, crying, and freaking out from the airplane. She  has developed a new phobia - flying. DH calls the airline, convinces them to put him through to the flight attendants midflight (don't ask what kind of white lie he told to convince them to be helpful) and talks SD off the ledge.