I had to go by W's apt a couple of times to get to a client, and to go to Walmart, and I noticed that her car was gone. She is with the kids, and is sort of a homebody, so of course, I let my mind wander, and thinking, after last night, she was down at court doing who know what.
I have been flipping out ALL night - thinking the worst. I know it's stupid...
So, glory day, she actually CALLED me a few minutes ago, and said she was working. She is going to drop the kids off tonight, and let them stay until 2pm tomorrow, then I will have them all New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day - in exchange, I will give them to her early on New Year's Day at 5:00pm.
Basically this is what I agreed to yesterday at like 5:30PM - then she spent the rest of the night flipping out and losing her mind. I have no idea what that was about. She was very aloof, but told me she had talked to the kids about the schedule, and set it up. Then, I thought this was really big, she asked me if it was OK.
I'm SO glad that I kept my cool - I know I slipped up in some spots, but believe me, a year or two ago, A in Ohio would've spent 3 hours going over what I did wrong. I figured that W would sleep on it, and cool down.
So the best thing is that she isn't going hardcore, filing for child support, trying to keep kids away. She is pretty frigid right now, but at least I'm back to square one!
Wahoo! I honestly believe her asking me if it is OK, and going with the schedule is because I mostly kept my cool, and just said "I'm sorry you feel that way." Complete 180s for me, and I know the next time will just be better.
One other thing - the kids decided to go to zoo without her because she had to work, and instead she is going to have a little family party Thursday night. So I texted her, "I'm sorry you have to miss the zoo". She responded that it was ok, they'd have fun Thursday.
Just wanted to show her that I know she probably wishes she was there. I tried to make a joke and she didn't respond, so either had to go back to work, or it's too early for funny stuff.
Now, I so need to CHILL OUT, and just give her a few days!
I figured that W would sleep on it, and cool down.
