Oh Gypsy, I can't tell you what a relief it is to be done with the paper stuff. Oh, it'll feel so good for you. Even now, as we are tying up certain things (have to wait 30 days to get a certified copy of the decree), I can't WAIT for it to be done. I am sure the attorney is, as I bother her constantly.
And yes, I still feel bad when xH chooses his time over seeing the girls. I can't imagine what you are going through. You almost have to mourn the loss of your husband, and help your children mourn the loss of a stable father figure.
How does it feel for him to take the things from the house? Hmm, not bad, that's for sure. I suppose, its just another chapter of moving on. The peace of him being gone is still there, I can't believe I lived like that (with him living here, basically dating) for so long. There was no other way, especially for the girls, but it was the hardest thing I ever did.