Yesterday when we celebrated Michelle's birthday, Caelyn and Nigel had been invited to John and Jean's for a barbecue. Caelyn hadn't been to one since arriving in England 10 years ago. They had a wonderful time.
When Michelle and Richard came in the early afternoon, Michelle went to bed because she had worked the previous night. She was terribly upset that her father hadn't even sent a card. She says she knows it is stupid to be so upset because he has never sent a card before but she still keeps hoping. We have this with Caelyn's birthday too and both of them will be in a right old state at Christmas. He has got our address and I send him reminders and posting a birthday card won't bankrupt him, but he just doesn't bother. The kids get upset and I'm left to deal with it. Charming!
In contrast, look at Sean. He has visitors from Austria. He had posted a card but was very disappointed that he wouldn't be present at Michelle's birthday celebration. So he made a plan, and asked his ex wife to have his visitors over for dinner and he shot down to Folkestone for the celebrationthen caught the train back home. He really made an effort and it was very much appreciated.
Richard helped with the preparations while Michelle was asleep. He cleaned the loubge, put balloons and banners up, took trays and cutlery in and generally was very helpful. When Caelyn and Nigel got back from the barbeque they mucked in to help too. Wikth so much help, everything was a big success.
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