Oddkins

[SirPrizeMe]

I'm thinking of going skiing this weekend. Either that, or some buds of mine are asking me to go on a big ride with them - a road ride. It would be 60-70 miles I guess. I'm a little nervous because last year at this time I had been riding every week. I was in shape, a very strong rider. This year, my mood is lower, I'm out of my own house, not riding nearly as much. My ego, you know. I don't want to be a slacker on the bike. I guess I will have to set that aside.

Actually with my ankle, I think riding would be better than skiing.

For movies - the kids and I went to see The Spiderwick Chronicles last weekend - it was cute but not great. I liked The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, better.

Tonight I'm going out with some buddies, maybe have a drink or two, eh?

On "the talk" - think about how you'd like it to go. Maybe let him do the talking. I erred, I think. I was the one who told my kids we were divorcing. I remember while doing it, thinking of the "experts" who say "present a united front." I remember watching my wife as she kept completely mum during the whole thing, standing by the side. In retrospect, she wanted me to be the bad guy. I shouldn't have done it for her.

I'd advise you to think about what you will say to your kids in private. It's a shock to them. They're going to be ticked, surprised, hurt. They may know NOW but they don't want it to be true, so they don't really accept it. hearing it will make it seem more real. It will hurt. Think about what you will say to them in private. Own your part. If I had to do it over again, I would have asked that my wife present it as her decision.
I would not have made the announcement on my own.