“Budget Issues,” Dad Said About My Kids’ Gifts — So I Took Them to Aspen

us?” Emma asked, her voice small and hurt. “Don’t they want to be here for us too?”

How do you explain to an 8-year-old that their grandparents had essentially ranked them as less important?

My phone rang. Mom.

“Corey, honey, I’ve been thinking about last night. This decision wasn’t easy for us.”

“Mom, can I ask you something directly? Has Derek shown continue reading …