Just returned from a family holiday abroad. DC has three children (DS 12, DD 9 and DD6). This was the second holiday abroad and we've had a few weekends away in the UK.
The holiday was a nightmare from start to finish. Various things went wrong and throughout the holiday it felt like nothing was enough for the kids.
I organised everything (I like organising it so that's fine) but DP had to constantly prompt DC to be grateful for what we've done. Everything was organised with the kids in mind, beach days, theme parks, water parks etc.
DP at times was useless. Completely oblivious to the lack of manners, rolling eyes and backchat. I called him out on it a few times and he then pulled the kids up.
It just made me want to withdraw completely. He says I shouldn't and the kids are just craving attention but I think they are just being ungrateful brats.
I usually like to do so much for the kids like organise days out, buy them clothes etc. DP is a great Dad but he's a typical Disney Dad. Doesn't want to upset them as he only sees them EOWE and a few weeks during their holidays.
I think me withdrawing won't impact the kids. They don't seem to care at all so I just think I might as well leave their Dad to sort everything out like he should do. WWYD?
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Butterflyone1 · 05/08/2019 15:54
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