I talked to lawyer. My state is 50/50 joint custody (in 85% cases). My state is 50/50 property also. So I feel relieved on this if W continues on her path.
I saw the kids for first time in 5 days! Good to see them. The hugs/smiles/stories was very great!
W still distant. I helped bring bags in. (Got a thank you!) W asked for some computer help (I got a thank you for this also!) W also confirmed I was taking S7 to BB practice (and she made good eye contact during this brief discussion, but I take what I can get). Not too bad for about 45 minutes of contact.
180's: W left Jeep at MIL. I traded the SUV for the jeep so W could bring Kids home in SUV. (MIL lives 40 miles away...) I made sure SUV clean and full of gas. (I got a text saying thanks!)
180:I went and purchased bread/milk/eggs/fruit so there is food in house when they arrived home.
I made sure house was very clean before they arrived. I had 5 days to work on it.
I also Talked to SIL. She is very supported and has faith W will turn. But... she has not seen/talked to Alien W.
I would have to say this the best day so far since bomb, but still long way to go....
(I wish I didn't have to walk on eggshells with W....I know she is hurting and is holding in lots of resentment still)
"What is best for my kids is best for me" Amor Fati Link to quotes: https://www.divorcebusting.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2879712
