Sean finally broke down and called his father to see if he's coming to Ian's birthday party. He is coming, but asked Sean what to get Ian. I told Sean to have his girlfriend pick it out just like every other year. The man doesn't even know his own Grandson, so who cares? (I am bitter, yes. It's not every day that a Grandfather lies to his own Grandson and misses his gymnastics recital because he doesn't want to come!)

I also heard from (well, not from exactly, but rather 'about' from another person) the other group I was talking about. earlier. They aren't coming and it's understandable why, but I still wish they would have called...