I don't recognize her anymore

[faithisbelieving]

Thanks to all. My greyhound is a quiet couch potato. He loves kids. Although he doesn't roll over, lick you to death or fetch sticks, he is extremely BRIGHT. Honestly, he did that on purpose. I believe he was whimpering to go out and my STBXW ignored him or didn't hear him while she was watching her soaps or VH1 or some reality show.

First night of Chanukah went well. No friction of late, although, damn...she can't utter a damn thing without acid. Dinner got started late last night and we walked across the street to go home 'round 10. Last night:

Me: S8, you're going to have to wake up early to take a shower and D5 will need a bath since it's so late.

W: (appears around corner, in nasty tone) D5 can take a shower now..she's older....it's faster in the morning.

(wuh?)

Literally, nary a sentence comes out to me that is kind, sober, pleasant or inquisitive...except for when will I be coming home if she needs to be somewhere.

Multiple photos are showing up in the house of my W posing with the kids..hangin' on the fridge; on her dresser; etc, candid shots, professional shots. It's OK...I'll take mine for my new life AFTER I am gone. There is no need for this for me now. I KNOW I'm their dad.

These are OBSERVATIONS only...not 'whoa is me'. Me? For the first time in awhile, I was singing in the shower today. She...is back to gnawing on her nails.

Hope everyone is well.
FIB