Thanks Rachael, it is good to hear from people who have been through this. Provides hope and insights to what they are going through.

I have a question, or need of opinions.

A month ago, when things were peachy, we booked four tickets to Orlando, planning to do the beach and Disney over Columbus Day weekend. The tickets are bought and paid for.

We have only briefly talked about it since bomb #2, saying only one would take the kids. I thought we should all go, but I have said that once and will not repeat it.

Last night he said at boyscouts we need to talk about Disney, but we didn't get the chance.

I didn't book hotel or car rental as all this crap came up. I go back and forth, should I go, should I plan? If we are going to be operating two homes, money will be really tight. Will it be harder for me to be home alone while they are in Disney, or should I plan and go and he can join us if he wishes. Just use the old credit card like I would if we were married.

How should I proceed? This talk will come up soon. Should I have plans in place and tell him I'd love for him to join us. Should I bow out and let him deal with the kids on a family vacation on his own? Help!!!

Jackie