Hi Rozied
Well, no news is good news right? The fact that you haven't heard from your son is probably because he got the money for the sneakers from Dad!
You did a good thing by not giving in. Be careful how much you indulge him on his birthday 'cause right now you probably have him thinking that you're not going to be so easy in the future....keep that feeling going. Keep him wondering.
I told my son when he went to prison this last time not to write looking for anything from me. If they don't give him the necessities, don't go back to that "hotel" anymore.
Oh, and by the way, don't worry about him not loving you because he does. Now he has to work on respecting you! That's were the tough Rozied comes in.
When I was a teen and would ask my mom for my allowance, after working really hard all week, you know, waxing hardwood floors, cleaning woodwork, washing clothes with the wringer washer, dishes, etc., you know what she would say? "Allowance? Allowance? You're lucky I'm allowing you to live!"
It never crossed my mind that she didn't love me, just that she was cheap! LOL
Enjoy the peace and quiet while you know where he is and that he is safe!
Hugs, Devastated