Blessings Back Mo,
Yes it has been years now!
I was sent packing when my step father kicked me out and never allowed me back. That was over 25 years ago...he is dead now but it has never been the same.
My son is out there and my advance plan this year is to not include him. Too much garbage. In the past I have gone with the flow which means last minute calls from him and trying to tie it all up pretty. It can't be pretty when he is around so I want no part of it.
I have a grandson with no parents but as sad as that is he is what will make Christmas what it should be. Seeing it all through his eye's is the greatest gift of this year's season for Ward and me.
Hugs,
JT