I think you have to remember to not let him off the hook. When he says he is going to do something and then he doesn't follow through, shoot a dart his way. It would have been fine to say, "the kids were diappointed that you didn't call so I tried to distract them with a game." That way he knows he let them down(yet again), they were disappointed that he didn't follow through and more importantly that you have once again picked up the pieces for your kids sake not for his.
kat
Kat, you are so right!!! Unfortunately, I'm sure I'll have more opportunities to practice "darting" H in the future. I will prob. say exactly that!!! The truth, not varnishing it or sugar-coating it and trying to make H feel good when he doesn't deserve it!!! Karen
