I did reply to W briefly about our travel plans to Lake Tahoe. I told her I'm fine w/ picking up D from her on the way to the airport as they'll be coming into town from Indianapolis around 5pm the day before we leave. That should allow D to sleep in as I do have to make an appearance here at school on the 23rd.
RMG - Don't worry about it. I know you were joking, but man, who wouldn't want to throw that one out there. It is soooo tempting and difficult at times to resist tossing that "truth dart." I could only hope W will see that for herself.
ND - My coach and I agree w/ you 100% --> Be polite, concise, and answer their questions. No more. If we are on the phone and she pushes, I'm going to politely end the conversation. I am in step w/ this strategy completely.
Dom - I also agree w/ you on stating what I want as far as custody. Also, ND, we are looking for 50/50 time and are currently in the middle of a parenting evaluation. What my DB coach and I decided this morning was to let the issue of the birthday weekend and the 1st weekend in May die and I'm going to initiate conversation w/ W every Monday letting her know when I would like to have D.
I'm going to say something like "I would like to have D on Wednesday and Thursday and have you pick her up at daycare on Friday this week." We decided this way I'm not asking but exerting my rights to see my D and not sitting back and waiting for W to dictate the terms of my seeing my D. The legal process w/ us is moving at a galacial pace, but at least it is moving. Now I have to wait it out. In the meantime, I'm going to do exactly what Dom and ND said -- let my W know I when I want my D and not let her decide.
I see D on Saturday and for most of the day on Sunday, so I'll address this issue 1st thing on Monday. It is what is right regardless of what W feels about the situation.
Thanks again for your imput. I'll talk w/ you all later.
