na and ud - thanks so much for your kind words. I have been thinking about my kids a lot today...

It really isn't that my H is being a crappy dad - he just isn't being any kind of dad.....okay - you're right - that is a crappy dad.....

ud - what do you mean by things may change again pretty quickly> Get worse? Or were you being optimistic and thinking better?

He is being forced to spend more time with them on the every other weekend, which is good. The bad part is that he is struggling with it - he doesn't know what to do with them and they are complaining about boredom with him. I sometimes wonder if they were boys, would it be so hard for him?

bnd - I'm sorry if I came across a little harsh. When it comes to my kids, I am a little protective. I do agree with what you wrote - they should not be involved in the D. As far as the ornament thing - I was doing what I thought was right, and showing my kids to do what is right. Thanks for taking the time to post.


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