Happy Easter....

You know as the holidays continue, my feelings grow further and further away from those in which I once thought were my world. Between friends and family and those who've been in my life for years, it just feels that my heart has gotten further away from them.
Easter is one of those holidays that is truly all about children (regarding gifts). This just so happens to be one of those were I wonder why I felt so fond of those who don't appear to give a shit anymore. For the last 4 years D and I and Claire have all gone over to our neighbors to celebrate the holidays, and this is the first one where not a shred of contact has been placed between us. Sure, some things have definitely intervened with what used to be our relationship, but then again, if the bond that was built was truly a bond, then why would that relationship fade into the dust because of a mishap that has not been discussed since the concern was brought up? Okay, screw it, I'll just say it... A couple of months ago, I received a couple of texts from who appeared to be the son of my neighbor who's been friends with me since we moved here. Texts that were denied by the parent (who I have been friends with) and when I brought it to their attention it was a complete denial game. I still have yet to speak with the person that the texts had allegedly come from because the parent wanted to dig deeper. So, I kept my mouth shut and didn't bring it to his attention at all. The texts were quite bothersome because it's almost like a repeat of what happened with my other neighbor from the other side of me. This was something that I kind of let go and didn't think a lot about until today when out of the ordinary I didn't get any kind of invitation nor correspondence regarding the holiday. Now I feel that perhaps the parent dug and wound up finding out that the texts were in fact from her son and didn't want me to bring it up to him directly. However, ever since the texts were brought up originally (the same day I began getting them) everything magically became different. Our communication became "I'm going to the neighbor's." instead of "I'm going to Val's." and it's also become less obvious that we talk at all. So, now since her son hasn't been given time to do in jail, I guess she realizes that it would be an awkward visit if I were to be a part of any holidays/celebrations. But, again... this is something that still hasn't been brought up to me regarding the original situation.
Then of course there's the whole family thing... Yeah, it's almost as if family is a joke. My Dad calls me on Friday to say "Are you coming into town this weekend? I made Pulled Pork." Which he knows is one of my favorite things because he cooks it so great! And I snapped... I responded with "No, Dad, I'm not. Seems you make that at the most opportune times when you know I'm NOT coming into town. Shocker!" I don't think he much cared for that, but truthfully, I don't care. It would be like me asking him out here for something he greatly loves and knowing he has financial issues which make him unable to come.
D's mother is of course one of the biggest lack of involvement grandparent there is. She sent a card and just signed "Love, Nan". When Claire read it she replied with "Who's that?" I responded with "Exactly." Then she calls today to do her "mandatory call" for the holiday and rambles about non-sense and was able to get off of the phone with D and D asked "Do you want to talk to Claire?" She was going to get off of the phone w/out even saying Hello or Happy Easter to her own Granddaughter. Man, I tell you what, to be the only grandparents that Claire has, they sure are on the path of negligence.
My brother and I spoke today, which is always welcomed! We also spoke on Thursday and Saturday about Easter plans. He went to Norfolk Va to have some fun for the holiday! He's going to Busch Gardens and possibly Kings Dominion on his way back home tomorrow. It's something he really needed considering our family is a bunch of douche bags! lol
Seems as though holidays don't have nearly as much of a concern when you grow up. I'm so thankful that Claire is still as pure and innocent as she is. It makes the holidays an actual thing worth celebrating. Although I don't think there are going to be very many holidays we can do this with before she completely grows out of it.
Well, I'm off to finish up dinner. Hope everyone has a great remainder of their Easter!