Hugs for having a tiring weekend with D. Think back a few weeks ago, how sad and down you were. Take the exhaustion as a positive. All five year olds are so full of energy its amazing.
You will be fine. And you will make it work as a single parent, you are doing a fine job now and will continue to do a good job. Find some friends with kids the same age as your D, let them entertain her. Hey check into a college student who may be looking for some extra money during the summer to help you out for a few hours, a week taking d to the park or just entertaining her. Some college kids need the experience for school and could be a great help to you. Even just for 4 hours a week. You could be right there in the house with D, and babysitter, but it gives you time to make dinner, do laundry, catch up on bills, etc.
As far as your post about you h saying he loves the ow and wants to spend all his time with her. I hear you I am hearing that song now. My h wants to marry ow, be a step father to her 3 kids. He wants to be with her and cannot stand to be with me anymore, but is doing nothing to move this divorce along. That is one thing I am jealous about with you, you have papers signed towards separation. My H is not moving forward, but I am. I have gone to a lawyer to find my rights, taken my check out of the joint account, and this week going to get off H's cell phone plan and on to my own. May not sound like much, but to me its steps in the right direction.
I have been wanted to get my own apartment as of late, but know I cannot afford it, and I don't wish to leave this house, my lawyer suggested that i do not leave. But I have thought about saying a night or two at my parents house during the times they are at the shore house. I will see
I prayed things would go well for you and see they did. You will have your ups and downs trust me. Keep your head high you will get thru this.
hugs bear
Me 42-Him 40 T20yrs Married 16yrs 2/06 H- "not sure if i want to be married anymore" 6/07 H-"I'm not happy" 9/07 Admits affair & OW 12/08 I moved out 12/09 still waiting for divorce