Eskie...

My oldest is a big kid now.

He asked, "Why do so many of the family think you're difficult or something?"

Because I stopped taking crap when I was a teenager. If you are going to take an unprovoked jab at me, we ARE going to talk about it.

And yes, seesaw, Dad is a good grand dad to them. He does enjoy them. Too preachy at times. Takes jabs at them too sometimes. BUT, mostly good as long as it is within his realm of comfort.

My kids have 300+ games behind them in various sports, and have never had a family member in attendance. My wife went to a good portion of them, and I went to all, but never extended family.

Actually.... My parents saw my oldest at one basketball game, and one other event.