As always, OT, you put clarity into this whole thing. At one point you asked if I enjoyed the crisis...after reading what I wrote, I wonder if I am...
It really shouldn't have had any of that emotionality in it at all.
He called tonight because he was working overtime, and couldn't be on time to pick up the kids for their Fri night dinner. I offered him the morning, knowing he would probably be tired. He said thanks, but wanted them tonight--had laundry and stuff tomorrow he didn't want to drag them through.
I agreed to it, and told the kids they could stay out late if Dad wanted--no plans set for the morning. I also said that my email was harsher than I intended. If he wanted, he could pick the kids up Fri afternoon and drop them home mid-Saturday. He said that everyone goes home by Fri morning; he didn't want to take away my time with the kids, and really thought they would have more fun at his brother's. But he didn't push, just said to think about it and let him know.
The kids are going to be with me for Thanksgiving.
The DB coach really didn't tell me anything I really didn't know. Just threw good $$ after bad. She was very good, but it was everything that I have learned here, reading the books, and going to IC. So, it wasn't magic or any new insights. Just another chance to turn the stone over again in my hand.
