My family: a prime example

I'm sure my grandfather, the janitor, is more busy than my mother, the doctor.  He called 2 days ago saying he would come out to see us today but today when we called to ask for details he said they were too busy and unable to come.  They haven't been here in years and they live 45 minutes away.  Once in a while we go visit them.  They used to try to buy Parker and my affection with extravagant presents but we haven't gotten presents in years.  

I wasn't looking forward to hearing Debbie (she is NOT my grandmother) make snide comments and trying to awkwardly fill in my grandfather on EVERYTHING he has missed the past YEARS anyways.  But still, it hurts my mom that her dad doesn't care.  

He also said he wanted to come and take us shopping for our presents.  He would't know what to buy us because he doesn't talk to us.     

BTW

I'm now dating (my first boyfriend) Nathan, yes my section leader from band.  He is my 'father' so our band friends tease us for that.  He's super sweet.

I'm looking forward to the band trip in 8 days!!!! We're going to sunny Orlando, Florida to play in the Champs Bowl!  I get to watch fireworks at Disney with my boyfriend!  Ilana and I are going to enjoy a jewish Christmas the day before we go complete with Chinese food and the Dr. Who christmas special!  My family is leaving for vacation christmas night so I have to stay over at her house so i can get on the bus the next morning with her.  We're sending our instruments ahead of us and I'm worried about my baby!!!