Sara--That has been the most hurtful thing in all that he has done. It really did almost kill me.
mk--We got the puppy in April. Just to warn you--it is like having an infant all over again. Have you ever had a dog? They take a lot of work, but I was home full-time, and just going back tomorrow. Look into rescue organizations for one who is 1 or 2 years old (or older) so you don't have to go through the housetraining if you haven't done it before. I also believe in crate training--it becomes their "den." Good rescue places will help you with training or be able to refer you to one. I am a dog person and will always have one in my life.
Well, I slept from about 11 until 3; I hope I can get back to sleep for a little while, at least. Jumped on here with some rice pudding and friends :0)
On the way home from grocery shopping with the kids tonight, we ended up driving up the street behind CW's truck. S asked if I was still angry with / fighting with her...I guess they've noticed that I haven't talked to her or their family for the summer. I said we'd talk about it another time. That will be something else to tell H about today--I am going to talk to S & D separately so it is developmentally appropriate, but they have to know before school starts and it leaks.
I remember back to H's threat against me: "You turned my mother against me. If you do that with my kids, I will kill you..."
Amazing that he is the one who f*cked up and I get blamed for it all...
I want to see if I can get a provision in today's motion to have us both attend separate counseling with a professional on how to deal with divorce and affairs with the children, beyond the required class. The psychiatrist that I saw is part of a group--she said she would have someone see him, and they can confer about the case. We need family counseling...and he could certainly use some shrinking himself. Now, I have to figure out how to word that.
