Dear Person Who Shall Not Be Named:

I understand that in the past I have leaned on you a little bit for help. I was a single mom and needed some relief every once in a while. I have been back on my feet for a couple of years now and I thank you for your support... I cannot forget your support because you lord it over my head every chance you get.

Yes, you have helped out a lot with M. This does not mean that you get to be substitute-mom. It does not mean that you get to pick and choose how you spend time with my son.

If you want to see him... you need to ask me. It's not a matter of popping in and out when it is convenient for you and then acting as though you are doing me a big honkin' huge favour when you 'take him for a couple of hours'.

Newsflash! I like hanging out with my kid. More than ever. He is smart and funny and very sweet. And I am not keeping him from you in any way shape or form, but I'm tired of bending to YOUR rules every time you want to see him. We have plans, we make plans for the day and for the weekend. If you can't be bothered to check a day in advance then it's your loss when you don't see him.