interestinger and interestinger

I spoke with Father yesterday. I don't know why I do that to myself. I don't know why I insist of making an effort with him. Every conversation as of late has been the same with him. We speak of the meaningless time/weather/current events. Not to say that every single conversation has to have a deep philosophical undertone, but it would be nice to have a conversation with him that consisted of more than just small talk.
I love my Dad, to a fault at times, and he is my last true connection with Mom so I have a very hard time giving up on him. I wish I could give up and just wash my hands of this whole situation, but I know that is just not within my skill set. I am not the type of person that just gives up easily on people. I fight for them whether they want me or not. I guess the biggest problem that I am facing right now is whether or not this is worth fighting for. I feel like this is a one-sided deal and frankly I am getting tired of begging people to like me/be around me.
I told Father when the kids birthday party was going to be and he said that he was busy and he would have to check a few things before he could say that he was going to come. Give me a break. These are your grandchildren that we are talking about. If you can't find enough time in your 'busy' schedule to come to their birthday party then you don't deserve to come. I also made it a point to inform him that he and he alone was invited to the party. This meant that his wife was not invited nor allowed to come to my house. I don't think that went over very well, but I really don't care. I don't want her crazy ass at my house. She ruined Thanksgiving. I will be damned if she is going to ruin the kids birthday party. I doubt that he will show up to the party. I am sure that he will just send a gift down with David. I guess that is all that he's good for at this point.
He just doesn't understand that family is more important than making money. I guess that just doesn't matter to him. He has become accustomed to a certain lifestyle and he has to work hard in order to maintain that. Well Fuck You! Family is more important than a lifestyle! One of these years he will figure that out. I just hope it is not too late when he does.