Don't feel too bad @hanshotfirst . I have an 8 yr.old daughter and 9 yr. old one. And the 9yr. old pretty much hates everything I do . And openly makes it known that EVERYTHING I say is stupid. ;)
I love her so much but sometimes I have to be honest as it is a little frustrating.
I just wonder what it will be like in 4 years when she is 13 lol
But I do applaud you for staying in your son's Life one way or the other. Good for you to be so creative and it's a sure tale sign that you're a great Father to go the distance like that :)