Hey everyone... thanks for the support. I am soooo far behind on everyones' threads so I hope I haven't missed anything juicy or traumatic or such. Bethie will just have to fill me in as we know she is the board tramp.
Things have been crazy-busy here. Work is awesome. Kids are doing ok. Daycare lady gave me her notice yesterday, but i'm rolling with it. It's good to be Julie!
Had a convo w/ D7's school C yesterday... basically, D7 is talking about the D and was telling her C that her 'sister' is really mad at her dad for this all. Bums me out, of course. I kinda was hoping they would go thru blissful awe of their dad for the rest of their lives. Believe it or not, I didn't want them to see what I really see of their dad. Of course, I'm sure he would think that this is somehow my fault. In reality, OW's D13 is babysitting the girls more than she would like and hates it and D7 was even complaining about her. And she is pissed at her mom and even asked OW's X yesterday how long my X and her mom had been dating. Ouch. So I've no doubt there is no love lost there and D7 is hearing a lot from that poor kiddo.
Good things... 1. X and I agreed on a settlement. Just waiting on sigs and we'll be done. He even said to me that he thought I was extremely fair. He was scared to open the offer, but was pleasantly surprised. Writing this down for posterity as I'm sure that tune will change at some point. So, within a couple of weeks, I will be divorced. 2. Was treated to a fabulous sushi dinner last weekend. It was YUM! 3. The girls continue to amaze me with their skills and growth. 4. Work is fantastic. 5. Coworkers are wonderful. 6. Friends are top-notch 7. Going to Mexico in May 8. Taking the girls on vaca in July
So overall, I won't complain. Things are soooo much better than they were before and that I could have even imagined going thru this last year. Not only am I surviving, but I am THRIVING! Write it down, people!
