wow kath! thats a lot to deal with at once.
first off, i am so excited you have a step son (almost officially!), me too theya re fun, and i agree, its a little tought going from having just you to having kids overnight, thats how it happened with me too. but its worth it!
2nd, glad your mom got her passport, sounds like she is headed in the right direction!
next, your one friend sucks ass and i understand about needing a vacation, but jeez! she should have told you a long time ago that she just cant go, why do they have to make stupid excuses so close to the day? idiots.
also your sister is being a dumb ass and needs to realize that you will be there for her long after that loser so she should not be acting that way to you she sucks ass too. (sorry!)
also, your MOH is so lame for doing that. why must they punish us that way?
kathi i really hope things turn around for you {{{BIG HUGS!}}}