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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Since you have such an awful relationship, have them call her Mrs. Lastname. She didn't want you in her life, so why would she want your kids to call her grandma?

Your dad was a spineless imbecile for ignoring you at his wedding to her. It's one thing for it to be an adults only affair, but to "Ban" you and keep you out of his life? He is equally responsible for that decision.

I'm glad you have a good relationship, but I wouldn't have been so forgiving. I am fiercely loyal but if someone was so disloyal to me, I would cut them out of my life. Who wants that kind of loser in their life?[/quote]

I strongly disagree. Sorrry, but I think this will come across as passive aggressive and petty, even if that's not what the OP intends. My motto in these situations is "kill them with kindness"; let your poise and graciousness speak for itself in contrast to her nastiness.

Just ask her how she wants the kids to address her, and then go with it. If she wants to be addressed as grandma and it bothers you because she was never anything approaching maternal or loving to you, compromise. Just have the kids call her "Grandma [your dad's lastname]" in acknowledgement of her role in the family as your dad's wife.

If stepmother feels disrespected by how you have your children address her, it will likely put your father in an awkward position. If you want to be respectful of your father's feelings here, an unfortunate part of that is being respectful to his wife even if you don't like the woman. [/quote]

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