For the Guy with Kids and a WW XV

[hopeful4her]

Wow, dub. You just performed a "post-by" on everyone's threads.

Glad you think I'm doing the right thing. I still wonder sometimes.

Don't forget. We usually trade off the kids on Sunday. I kept the girls Sunday. I kept the girls on Monday and talked quite a bit to her while she was on the road. On Tuesday, we had a light dinner together. I get off early tomorrow, so I plan on stopping by the apartment to visit the kids. I might "lose track" of time while I'm there and be there when she gets home. Don't know yet. Also, I'll get the girls on Saturday and be with them at a Bday party for a coworker. Get the girls home after the wife gets off of work. Like about 7:30 at night. I'll see what transpires on Saturday night. Then get the girls on Sunday.

I don't think she is trying that angle. I think it would be more along the lines of cake eating. But like I posted before, maybe I'm screwing up a bit of the fantasy life her and OM have. Who knows. Maybe they are so meant for each other that they can stick it out for the long haul.

Then good for them. Best of luck. I did my best.

[hopeful4her]

Nothing much to report today. Not contact with the wife again. I sure did find myself thinking about her a lot, though. The more that I tried not to, the more I did. I still feel good about me, but just thought about her too much.

Karen had me grinning from ear to ear on her thread today. Just having fun.

One good thing. I got out of the office today and went got myself something to drink. I usually skip my lunch, but it was really nice outside and wanted to be out in the sun a bit. I drove around and had a smoke. I bought a pack a week ago and it is only my third one. I found myself passing by the wifes work. I thought about it and told myself that I wasn't even going to look. I drove by and didn't. Not a glance. Made me feel good. I shouldn't have even been passing by, though.

I ended up calling my friend, the coworker that was recently fired in July. I haven't spoken to him in some time. We talked for a bit and he had heard that I was separated. He asked if I was living the "single" life. I said that I HAD been going out a lot. He asked if I had been "getting any". He's not the only one. Most of my guy friends always ask me that. I told him that I'm not single, just separated. We made plans to get together after I get off work, but after work, I rethought it. He gets too crazy when we drink. Better that I get home. Stopped and got a haircut and then talked to S14 and D11 for a bit.

I was trying to talk D11 into going to her school dance tomorrow. She decided not to go because no one "asked" her and her best friend decided not to go. She made up her mind. At least I get to spend extra time with her after I get off tomorrow.

I watched the VP debate. Palin did VERY well for herself. Biden actually did well himself. I have always been interested in the politics of election years. My occupation tends to lean towards Republican and my Hispanic heritage leans to Democrate. I consider myself an Independent. Both candidates are interesting.

I think I'll watch the Sex in the City video finally tonight. Babygirl has piqued my interest in something with Charlotte.

Again, just a night of rambling.

[karen43]

What EXCITES you, karen?

Other than chocolate you mean??? Ha, ha, I think you know that already!!! Karen

[karen43]

I watched the VP debate. Palin did VERY well for herself. Biden actually did well himself. I have always been interested in the politics of election years. My occupation tends to lean towards Republican and my Hispanic heritage leans to Democrate. I consider myself an Independent. Both candidates are interesting.

I vote Independent as well, depending on who's running. I do have a favorite though this time, I think you already know. I do think Palin did way better than I thought she would. To hold her own against Biden was pretty good I thought. She is so perky I bet she puts lots of smileys in her emails!!!

About the staying late for your W, I think you should play it by ear and see how you feel. I have good PMA days where I show off my confidence and all that and lower PMA (I just typed PMS well that too) days where I just don't feel like messing with H. Of course, I have a bit different situation than yours, but still kind of think that's good to see how you feel. And I do love your stories about rushing to get out of there before she gets home (I've done that too sometimes). Karen

[hopeful4her]

Thanks karen. Play by ear I will.

I just finished watching "S in the C".

I have no idea why it was hard to watch. Well, actually I guess I do. I have to wonder if happy endings really can happen like that. Carrie and Big. Steve and Miranda.

It made me wonder what the wife was thinking when SHE watched it. Thoughts that ran through her head. I feel like asking her, "Why in the world would you want me to watch a movie that has people making it back to each other?"

I'm just being stupid. Probably just need some sleep.

[whatdidido]

HA..ha..."post by"....yeah, it was kinda like that. I gotta keep up with my peeps don'tcha know (from WI)?

Never know about the movie....I could see her having an alterior motive for having you watch it. Never know.

Ok, I'm glad you have the kids lots then. Seems like a great idea that you are messing up time with OM. Just make sure that when you DO leave without the kids you look good, smell good, and have "plans" (just a lil reminder: WITHOUT ABC gals). Let me know if you need a lil "message" coming in at a certain time.

[lost_in_space]

wdid

You could be starting something here. That messaging service could be very valuable...

[whatdidido]

Yep, hook up your cell with fb mobile and I'd LOVE to say hi at the most appropriate times. I can even think of jokes to send so there will be a smile on your face when you read it...... hee hee.

[hopeful4her]

dub, your bad.

So you think that giving the illusion of me going out with someone is good.

I'll be so glad when the day comes that I no longer have to play games with her. These days, I just feel like conceding. Leave me be and let me try to find my happiness somewhere else. Actually, I guess it's not her. It's me. Holding on. She would LOVE for me to move on, wouldn't she?

Boy, this has been an odd week.

I'm going to email her later in the day. Make sure its ok to drop by the apartment to visit the girls when I get out. I did bring some going out clothes with me for just in case.

I still feel like I want to talk to her and let her know my epiphany from last Friday. Just kinda talk to her.

I don't know, probably not a good idea.

[lost_in_space]

dub, your bad.

And that IS GOOD!

So you think that giving the illusion of me going out with someone is good.

I'll be so glad when the day comes that I no longer have to play games with her. These days, I just feel like conceding. Leave me be and let me try to find my happiness somewhere else. Actually, I guess it's not her. It's me. Holding on. She would LOVE for me to move on, wouldn't she?

H4H,

She THINKS she does, and unfortunately that is her reality at present.

I believe a wise man recently told me it's not over til it's over. Let me add to that - keep believing it is only over when YOU say it is. Remember that!