LD, two things. What did you mean when you said "anymore talk about it and I'll move out"? I mean, you KNOW your d's want to be able to count on at least ONE parent...be that one. Better yet, be one of two, no matter what else w does.
Second, I would LOVE to put the plaster moulding up and know wth I'm doing. I bought a tile cutter and wanted to finish a floor myself but chickened out, have painted 9 rooms and they were not small. Venetian plastered too. I liked it. Seriously. H said "nice job" sometimes. Guess it makes him feel un useful but hey, you have to be here to get stuff done and this house needs a lot to be done. It's a nice house in a nice area but needs "updating" and that was the reason for the flooring and painting.
Bet your mil will be impressed but make sure you accept the compliments graciously IF they come and don't "expect" them. Be upbeat and hospitable as your mil is your children's grand parent and deserves respect. Plus, the better you look to mil, the better you'll look to your d's and ...who knows who else?
I totally understand your d's need to be able to reach the absent parent. I saw to it that my kids knew how to reach their dad if something happened to me, for one thing. And they needed to be reminded that the absent parent DOES love them so you may want to take the high road there and reassure them. Your w will also appreciate that. Even if she says nothing. Doesn't matter as it is for your daughter's sake that you say this. Never let your anger at w exceed your love for them.
Good luck, j-
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