Today I invited my former daughterinlaw and her children to the New Years Eve dinner, but I barred my son from coming. Im busy making the yule log cake, setting the table, and waiting for my beloved exdaughterinlaw with the kids. I baked a cake for my grandchildren and bought them presents, hoping theyll sing Christmas carols at my house and bring a little joy to the celebrations. As long as Im able, I will always support them.
While preparing the holiday dinner, I couldnt 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 highly irresponsible of him, since he left for another woman when his youngest child was only a few months old. Of course, before that he had been cheating on his wife for a long time, feeding her lies.
While Chloé, constantly juggling her two kids, kept 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 start, 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. He ignored my advice and remarried last year. Everyone thought I would accept his new wife, but I had no intention of doing so. He recently had another child, yet that didnt alter my view of his mistress.
To me, my grandchildren are Chloés children. I dont need any other grandchildren. I even told him that one day he would return with his tail between his legs. For now, my son stays away, so I spend the holidays with Chloé and my grandchildren.
With Chloé and her kids we share 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 help raise my grandchildren: I take them in, support them financially, and assist with their homework. Over the years Chloé has become like a daughter to me. Her parents live 600km away and cannot help her.
Now Christmas is approaching. Im preparing the yule log cake, setting the table, and awaiting the arrival of my beloved daughterinlaw with the children. Ive baked a cake for my grandchildren and bought them gifts, hoping theyll sing Christmas carols at my home and add a touch of joy to the festivities. I know that as long as I can, I will always support them.
Today, I’ve invited my former daughter-in-law and her children for the festive gathering, but I’ve told my son he can’t attend.
