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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My in-laws forgot DS' 4th birthday this weekend. They live 500+ miles away and we typically see them 4-5 times a year, but our relationship is definitely treated differently as DH's brother and sister still live in their hometown and she sees their children regularly. This is very par for the course with them as they just don't seem to care and maybe harbor some resentment that we don't live close to them, but I don't think it's fair to DS. We had a party on Sunday and he even asked why they didn't facetime with him. We made up an excuse that it was a busy day and we would this coming weekend, but he seemed confused as they didn't even send a card. DH spoke to MIL on Monday and she didn't even mention his birthday until DH talked about the party over the weekend and as usual she was very nonchalant about forgetting.

Am I overreacting? There's always been some tension there, but when it starts to involve the kids, I don't think it's right. I felt like DH should have at least told them it's hurtful to both us and DS that they didn't reach out on his birthday and that they forgot completely. Should I just let it go? I just feel like we give them a pass constantly on their behavior, but in my family when feelings are hurt, we speak up about it.[/quote]

Another vote for over reacting.  Some people need to be reminded.  You can call/FaceTime them and say, something's no like" we have a lull in the day and wondered if now is a good time for you to wish Larlo a happy birthday."  This way they are saving face and your child gets a happy birthday wish from his grandparents.  [/quote]

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