I think all you can do is what's best for you and your husband and children.

My mother does that to me. When my sister calls, Mom disregards our plans and goes with my sister. It hurts like heck.

People tell me this: Don't have any expectations with your mother. I don't exactly know how to do that, but when I can, it saves me grief.

It isn't fair, but I'd rather live in peace. It's led me to become more pragmatic.