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The audacity

Kamore's picture

So someone either BM or her boyfriend, is using SS's phone to try and get us to get him while he's there to provide childcare. They keep sending messages asking if we can come pick him up or if he can go to my child's daycare (where I occasionally sub. If he's with me then he goes too because it's often only 2-3 hours). 
 

of course the answer is no. No, I will not watch him on your time and no he can't go to my daughters daycare (unless you enroll him). If you want him not at home, find a camp for him. The BF and SS don't get along so he doesn't want him there alone (it's the BF's house). However he DOES want BM to work so they trying to find a way to get rid of SS without paying for childcare. They keep sending things like " you need to meet us half way" and "why are you being difficult" when we are just following the court order. My husband just ignores it. But I kind of want to say that we are meeting you half way. BM gets almost $600 in child support every month. Childcare is supposed to be included in that. Either pay for childcare or let him stay home. She wanted primary custody and got it. Now it's time to deal with the responsibility of having him most of the time.  It's really that simple. should I say anything or just let it be. I still don't get why they are fussing though because summer Visitation is week to week so it's not every other week they are having to worry about. 
 

Side note: I can't wait for next year when he's a teen and there are no camps for him to go to!!!! Diablo

 

 

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AgedOut's picture

I have no advice but I think it sucks that they're pulling that nonsense. Stick to your one word answers "no". 

JRI's picture

Let DH be the one to say no.  Id stay out of it and resist the irresistible urge to say anything.  It would just stir things up.

Kamore's picture

It's like an itch that NEEDS to be scratched!!!! I'm staying out of it though. Every time I talk to BM there's drama so I just stopped. She tries sometimes but I just ignore and block from my phone. 

Findthemiddle's picture

Let DH handle.  Engaging will only cause escalation.   They sound absurd.

LittleCloud9's picture

Above posters are right. Best to let DH handle it and just stick "no"

the more you engage the more chances for them to take your words and twist them into something else.

I know that feeling of wanting to point out how unreasonable and outrageous they are being but it's better to just vent here, or to a trusted friend, or even just rant in the bathroom mirror where no one can take what you say and turn it into a court case. Take some comfort in knowing we get it and agree with you but ultimately it's safest and healthiest to not engage them.

hugs

Kamore's picture

Thanks! It's good to have a place to vent! Most people in my family don't have step family y so most don't understand. 

Survivingstephell's picture

Ah, the old "but I don't like what I got" in the CO ploy.  Drop that mental rope you still are holding onto and let her sink.  This is what she asked for. BTDT and it was delicious to watch BM crumble under the weight of her CO desires.   Now is the time to ignore her and sit back and watch the show.   Popcorn and wine optional.