[MindieRose]

My kids are good kids. They will be happy no matter what. I just feel terrible because this Christmas my mother in law decided that she is not buying gifts for anyone because once again, her lifestyle is a priority. So this will be her first year not buying for any of the kids. My brother is not doing Christmas with my kids this year, not surprise because he is very selfish too, my dad now says he is going to postpone Christmas with us, and my mom isn't doing much. So no matter how great my kids are, its going to be a shock to them to not have anyone besides us this Christmas. Not that they ever get a ton anyway, we aren't one of those families that spoils the kids rotten for Christmas. It just hurts that my family is last or not even on anyones priority list (well my mom would do more, but she's having a hard time). I just don't get it. I love to give. I love picking out the perfect gift that I think will mean a lot to someone. I cannot imagine not wanting to give to my grandkids.
I'm sure it will break my heart more than it will the kids' this year.
As far as thinking there's a leak, I called them and told them about the smell and they said that it was normal to smell propane and hear a hissing sound when an appliance kicked on. A couple of days later they sent someone out who walked out there for a sec and then repeated the same thing to me. I have never noticed that at my old house before, and our tank was much closer to the house.