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

year.”

“You mean your text about budget issues?” I pulled out my phone and read it aloud. “Because I’m looking around here and seeing a lot of expensive gifts that don’t exactly scream financial hardship.”

Derek finally looked up, jaw tightening. “Maybe you don’t understand what it’s like managing Christmas as a single parent going through a divorce.continue reading …