@scruffy.nerf.herder, oh man I try! Thank you.

I know it’s already a complicated situation. I’d make it worse if I didn’t act like an adult and just love them.

@rayofmysunshine, this is so sweet! You will make him feel so special and welcomed! You sound like an awesome step-mom! 👍

It’s settled. I’m decorating for both occasions! Lol I’ll just so my SO this when he says anything haha

I wouldn’t combine it with the holiday because he may not feel it’s for him (just my opinion) I’d do like a welcome home and colourful decorations just for him then maybe switch it up for the holiday!

@yayacarrington, if timing permits! My So has all kinds of plans already. I have had to put together a planner just for his visit lol

@blueismycolor, it is tough! I’m happy he’s still young enough to want to hang out with us lol.

My oldest will be 11 in a month. We should get together while he's in town so the boys can play!

@rayofmysunshine, Same with us. My stepson lives 8 hours away and we don’t get to see him often either. When he was younger we were able to get him more. But now he is almost 17 and plays football so he doesn’t spend the summers with us anymore. Now we only get to see him at Christmas and spring break if he wants to come. It’s tough!

@laniejay, thanks! I just want him to know we are just as excited for him to be with us.

*eta his mom said he talks about it all the time.

@p-b-jelly, he lives with his mom in a different state and it’s summer vacation. It’s what works best for his mom. And we respect her wishes.

@rayofmysunshine, that’s awesome of you to make him feel special. I wouldn’t combine it with the holiday

I was thinking the same! My SO thinks ‘I’m doing too much’ lol but his son comes to stay with us once a year. Kind of a big deal!