Nursing home trick-or-treat

Well last night was the nursing home's trick-or-treat night. The boys enjoyed the trick or treating part except for a few minor incidents. Poor Parkers bucket handle broke right away, and then one of the residents of the nursing home grabbed Parker's bucket and stole a huge handful of candy from him. Parker was so upset and scared. I am not sure why this person did it, probably a mental disability or just senile.

The other part of the night that had my kids upset was the fact that my in-laws were there. It was the first time I could see the full extent of Bradley's fear of "ma-moo". Bradley held daddy's hand so tight when she came near, he swore he would break his finger. Bradley also put his hands on his hips when he was close to me, and gave "ma-moo" the meanest glare I have ever seen on my child's face. Bradley just glared at her giving her this mean look while she tried talking to him. I wish she would have just left us all alone.

At the end I allowed her to take a photo of all the kids together. And I am not just speaking of my children, but my supposed step daughter. I had gotten a gift for Sam and gave it to her at the end, along with the costume that Brads old neighbor was nice enough to lend to us. I also tried to mention to my in-laws that the boys may not be able to attend preschool anymore. I was completely ignored, and they could have cared less to hear anything about my children. This really set a fire in me and I felt like blowing up, but managed to keep my cool because of my children. I also did notice that Samantha is very distant now, even though we have been sending her letters and cards. Alienation can really do something to a kid. So, I think this is it, and I am no longer having ANY contact with any of these people. I am done trying to be nice, and keeping my cool. It is very obvious my in-laws care nothing about our children, or their one and only child (my husband). I know I will never be able to understand everything fully and why these people are like this, but I don't need too. I am just going to forget about it and move on with my family. I just hope that I am able to do so, and we do not receive court papers in the mail. Nothing would surprise me with Brads parents. Brads father especially gave dirty looks, and said not one word to any of us. I will not tolerate their BS anymore! GRRR how frustrating. Well I have complained enough right? lol.

Now I can look forward to tomorrow when my boys get to trick or treat at preschool. I know they will all have a good time. Including Dustin. Then we will have Halloween night to look forward too. I love this time of year, all the Holidays are coming up after Halloween, you have Thanksgiving, then Christmas, and New Years. I have always loved getting together with my family for Thanksgiving and Christmas, it's a great time of year.