Kay, I understand how you feel. My children acknowledge my husband with affection and thanks when he does something for them...they buy him birthday and father's day gifts and cards, and include him in Christmas gifts also. My husbands 2 boys (both in 20s) do not acknowledge me with gifts at all...not birthdays, Christmas, or mother's day. Their mother passed away in 2002, but I guess they never got over that. Anyway, I just try to ignore that they are inconsiderate, and I join my DH in giving their birthday and Christmas gifts. I even made each of them a bed sized quilt a couple of years ago. They said they liked them and thanked me, but have never given me a gift in return. Oh well, I hope they improve with age!!! :wink: :lol: I also keep praying for them!!!