Why do they have to start the crap??

Some of you know I'm going to WA state this weekend for my son's middle daughter's Quinciniera. This is a very big deal for her, as the Mexican culture celebrates a girl's 15th birthday as her transition into womanhood. It is a very formal and wonderful event, with lots of food and dancing and family stuff.

So my ex husband and his wifey dear live near my son and his family, so I had anticipated having to deal with them this weekend. Maybe I had underestimated the hassles.

My ex and I split up over 20 years ago. He and she have been married ever since the divorce was final. All I can guess is that I must be a very real threat to her, because she has started crap already.

Seems her son is returning from Iraq this weekend, and there is a big celebratory dinner in his honor Friday night at their house. So my son and his family weren't included because I was going to be there. The ex husband's wifey dear decided I might make some kind of trouble, so didn't invite my son and family. My son was very upset about this, and let his dad know. So it turns out that we will be going to the dinner right after I get picked up at the airport.

My question, and the reason I'm really pissed about this, is why would she make a big deal out of it anyway??? I have never "swooped in on my broom" and ripped anyone's heart out, and I don't plan to start now. I'm going for this visit to see my son and his family, and I love them dearly. That's it. Nothing else in mind. Certainly no plans to cut the woman's throat.

Am I really such a threat to her that she has to cause problems before I even get there?????

Wow. Such power I must have!!!!

Frankie