I had a great fourth with my family. That includes Avanelle, Christina and Randy. That's what I consider my family. We went to the fair and then seen the fireworks together. I love it. I loved seeing my girls faces and holding my husbands hand.

Not all was fun at the beginning of the day. We had to go to Randy's mothers birthday party and the fourth of July party in one. This was held at his aunts house.

Well I have had nothing but problems with them since we got married. First thing that happened was Randy's aunt mentioned at my wedding how we owed Randy's grandparents money. In front of everyone. She also has been mean to my daughter. ( the one from my first marriage). If you look at her house she has only pictures of Ava. None of Tina. I get so tired of all of this.

His grandmother is another story. Randy's cousin has a premature baby. It was only a month. That's all she talks about. Dominick this and Dom that. She compares him to my full term baby all the time. I get so tired of it. Its like she care more about him then Ava. I tried everything to make this situation better. I have tried involving her more in my girls life and calling her more often. I have even had Randy talk to her about it But I don't think she will ever stop it.

His younger sister like to correct my child's grammar and pick at her every move. Also likes to try to tell me what to feed her. (she has no kids by the way) It drives me nuts!

 I would love to skip holidays and just have them at home. I hate arguing with people but I think soon that's whats going to happen. I wish I could find away to tell my husband this. I don't want him to be offended but I just want to be happy and not stressed out during the holidays.

If we don't go everyone will get mad. Its their tradition I have been told and we cant miss it.

Once we missed their Christmas eve party. I talked Randy into this.  Since then they have tried to make us feel guilty about it. I don't feel guilty I was so happy and relieved. I had a great time with my family.

Any and all advice is welcome. I really want to find a solution to this problem. I just want everyone to be happy. I know I am not. I want to remember the holidays as fun. Not as a chore.

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