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peachymom's picture

Ok it's been a while since I was on here, But I have a lot to Vent. SS7 is suppose to come here every Friday at 6 to Sunday till 6. But his dad works out of town. I've been pretty nice about BM keeping SS for the weekends while DH was gone. But when I had enroled SS in karate, I checked like 6 times with her, when I was thinking about it, when I found a good class, checked the dates with her 2 times, when I was on my way to enrole him, and the day after I ernroled him, to ensure that he would be able to make all the classes. Well he wnet to two classes, then he had to "go out of Town" with BM boyfriends mother. After wards I find out that he was in town, but BM wasn't. We find that out on the long weekend in May. BM had broken down in the states somewhere (this was sunday on the long weekend) (we live in Alberta) So DH says, sucks to be you, I'll keep SS for the week while your out of town. BM says no, my boyfriends mother is coming to look after him. After many arguments about it, and many tears from SS becasue he wanted to stay with us, he had to go back to his mothers. We later find out that she's been gone for 3 weeks. So SS can't come here when DH is gone, but has to say at her house when she's not there? not really understanding that.
Oh and by the way, SS is NOT allowed to refere to DH as DAD at his mother house, or in her presents or on the phone. He is called by his first name, BM boyfriend is "DAD". I think that;s just wrong. SS get caught on his word when talking to her on the phone, because he can't call DH by his frist name in front of me or DH, becuase we think that's totally direspectful.
In a couple weeks is SS birthday, DH called to find out what the plan was, because DH was never had SS on his brithday, and it falls on a friday this year. BM stated that she has made plans at a local enteratiment hall for SS on the staruday, and very clearly stated that DH is to drop him off and is NOT invited to SS birthday party. And aswell that I am not welcome nor BD14 month. So what are we suppose to tell SS when we go to the place and say have a nice birthday, see you when it's over?
DH tried talking to BM about this kind of stuff, that she's just screwing her slef for later on, and not even that much later on. That SS should be able to spend time with both his parents at the same time on special times like his birthday. She doesn't conisder DH as SS parent, just a babysitter, when it's convent for her.
Well thanks all for listening to me.

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smurfy1smile's picture

IMO, this is just nuts. It makes sense that a child would spend time with the other parent if the one they live with is out of town or unavailable for a period of time. The whole birthday thing boggles my mind. I guess my thoughts are to celebrate with him on Friday night or Saturday morning before the party with his BM. Make whatever you do with him a big deal - out to breakfast or a special meal at home, do the whole party hat and balloon thing, make your time with him extra great and special. Kids rememeber the little things more that the grand gestures in the long run. I can't remember who or what my 7th birthday party was all about but I do remember that is the day my mom found my first gray hair and I got 3 Holly Hobby dolls - all the same one.

Hope it goes well.

peachymom's picture

BM said to DH that they havne't done a Bday party together since they were together, so why should they start now. He said that it would be good for SS. And that everyone should get to enjoy in the day. But BM had wouldn't have any of it. I just feel for SS, I don't know what to say to him when he asks why DH, I and his sister arn't coming to his birthday party. His mom wont let us? like that just sounds so cruel. But it's the truth.

B's picture

Have your DH tell your SS the truth if he asks. He's 7 and is at the age where he is starting to really see what his BM is doing. The fact that she won't let the child call his BF Dad is ridiculous. As bad as it may sound, he sees what she is doing so there is no reason to cover for her. If he asks just tell him the truth in simple terms. My SD's BM refused to let SD come for one of her scheduled visits. When she asked why she couldn't come we just said, "I'm sorry honey, but your mommy won't let you come." She actually said I know after we told her.... and she was 7 at the time.

Mary Louise's picture

wait, wait, wait - what does the custody order say? If your DH has a court order stating that he has custody on weekends, then this is a no brainer - you plan a party for your ss and you hold it in your town, where ss wants or at your house. PERIOD. If you or your dh can't/won't plan something and want ss to go to the party, then by all means, go to the party, and when it is over, bring ss back to your home per your usual custody arrangement.

Not sure why this is even a question if you have a court order stating that it is your dh's time....Does your dh ever stand up for himself to bm?

peachymom's picture

To her, DH time means nothing to her. She thinks she can do anything she wants. Cousidy says we are to have him every weekend. But ussally something comes up so it doen't work that way. We are planing on trying to get some changes to the court order, it hasn't been changed since ss was 3. So that's a long time. Right now it says nothing about summers or holidays. And that's always a fight. I think any child has a right to see their father. I just hope that SS will realize what his mom is trying to do.