Today for NewYears Eve I have invited my former daughterinlaw and her children, but I have barred my son from coming. I am baking the Christmas log, setting the table, and waiting for my beloved daughterinlaw with the kids. I made a cake for the grandchildren and bought them presents, hoping theyll sing carols at my house and bring some holiday cheer. I know that as long as I can, I will always support them.
While preparing the NewYears Eve dinner I could not resist calling my former daughterinlaw to ask her to come with the children. I told my son not to attend. I had already warned him, after his split from his first wife, that I would not accept another daughterinlaw because my daughterinlaw is Chloé.
My son divorced five years ago. It was very irresponsible of him, leaving his youngest child only a few months old for another woman. Of course, before that he had been cheating on his wife for a long time, feeding her lies.
While Chloé, with her two little ones in tow, was constantly busy, my son claimed to be at work for long hours, when in fact he was seeing another woman. Later his mistress gave him an ultimatum to choose. He packed his bags and left, abandoning his wife with two small children.
From the beginning I took Chloés side. My son behaved irresponsibly. He pays child support, but what good is that? The children need a father and a united family, not just money. My son ignored my advice and remarried last year. Everyone thought I would accept his new daughterinlaw, but I had no intention of doing so. He recently had another child, yet that did not alter my view of his mistress.
To me, my grandchildren are Chloés children. I do not need any other grandchildren. I even told him that one day he will return with his tail between his legs. For now my son does not come, so I spend the holidays with Chloé and my grandchildren.
With Chloé and her kids we have a wonderful relationship. We celebrate the holidays together, talk on the phone often, and visit each other regularly. Chloé devotes all her time to her children and, as a grandmother, I do my best to actively help raise my grandchildren: I take them in, support them financially, and help with their schoolwork. Over the years Chloé has become like a daughter to me. Her parents live 600km away and cannot assist her.
Now Christmas is approaching. I bake the yule log, set the table and await the arrival of my dear daughterinlaw with the children. I have prepared a cake for my grandchildren and bought them gifts, hoping theyll sing Christmas carols at my home and spread a little joy during the festivities. I know that as long as I am able, I will always support them.
Today I’ve invited my former daughter-in-law and her children over for the New Year’s Eve celebration, but I’ve told my son he’s not welcome.
