It is never fair and I am politely ignored each year.

Problem comes in with my 5 year old who can't understand why his sister does not spend time with us on the holidays or call him on his birthday. He is closer with his cousins than her.

Frankly, the farther away she is the better the holiday. Except for poor Nathan.

Her only appearances have been to "show up" on our last two winter vacations in the sunny tropics. Nice huh?

Lynn