Cherry, I am not in the position you are in, but I see my sister-in-law and brother trying to do what is right for my sister-in-law’s granddaughter.  The child’s own parents don’t want to be involved, so they pass their little girl off to my brother and sister-in-law every opportunity they get,  In fact, it was my sister-in-law who played Easter Bunny (and Santa Claus) for her darling little granddaughter and who takes her to church and goes to school to have lunch with her once a week, and who disciplines her and teaches her right from wrong.  It is a sad situation, but she is always hopeful that during those times her granddaughter is with her father that they will create some bond and he will start being a daddy to her.  Sad to say, but I don’t see it happening.  Right now we are waiting for my brother, sister-in-law, and their granddaughter to come over for Easter dinner.  She just loves being with our family.  I think it is because of the love that is so evident when she sees us together.  There is no doubt from all your posts that you love your granddaughter so much.  She is a lucky little girl.  You keep up with the discipline and when she is older she will know how lucky she has been to have you as a daily part of her life.  You are quite a grandparent and parent to her.  Enjoy this Easter Sunday.