Thanks Breton.

I really shouldn't try to figure it out. It's a waste of time and effort and just gives me a headache, heartache or both.

I went by X's place to get kids for an an activity that I take them to every Monday evening. OM was there (of course) and they had just finished eating. I sensed once again that my presence irritated OM. His dog wouldn't leave me alone reminding me of the time he was calling her while I was scratching her head and she ignored him. X even commented, "She likes you!" Children and animals have always liked me.

Before I took kids home I went by the business to check out the light job. So glad I did. It doesn't look nearly as good as when I have put x-mas lights up in past years. My kids independently said the same. I usually use clear lights with a few colored items for accent (I'm very in touch with my feminine side). OM used gaudy multi-colored chase lights. Makes the place look like a cross between a X-mas tree lot and a roadside bar. I have no doubt many, including employees, will tell X the lights looked better last year (one of my best) and that brings joy to my heart if not the world.

X called and asked if would delay bringing the kids back to her for a few minutes while she finished up a few x-mas errands. I agreed and we ran a couple ourselves. When we met at her place for kidswap she handed me a pkg of chocolate candy and said, "This is a little thank you for what you did tonight." Yes the woman who forgot my past three birthdays gave me candy for keeping our kids for a few minutes for her.

Like I said; I shouldn't try to figure things out.

Last edited by sleeper; 12/02/08 02:52 AM.

"Fear is the mind-killer" Muad'Dib
Me 53, XW 44, DD 14, DS 12
Bomb and OM 12/15/06
Separated 01/02/07
Divorced 05/13/08
X married OM(OMH) 08/2009
Married 06/09/13