Hey all. I have become a "non-regular" here it seems. It is Sunday and I am on day 4 of 4 with my kids in my house... boy that sounds so bizarre to me.

My time visiting friends was GREAT. Nice to be away. Kept busy and worried about me and me alone (yes I was being selfish). Friends made sure I had a good time.

Then home for 4 days with my kids and it has been great. \:\) We have done little things on a whim (water sliding at a local hotel for example). Have had good meal times (I can actually cook too!!! Well, ok mainly on the bbg, but what the heck!).

No real update on the sitch. By non-action, it appears that W decided that leaving me the newer, larger vehicle when with our kids was not a good idea. Actually came into play with the water sliding as two of my kids had 2 friends each so had to make a couple trips (D16 went to a movie with friends and didn't come with us so she couldn't help with driving). I am contemplating sending W an e-mail (I know talking is better BUT after the last mediation session where the "PitBull" came out, not a good idea at this point IMO) about some banking stuff. AS WELL, would say that since she has decided to retain possession of the newer vehicle that is in my name and that I am currently paying for 100%, she should provide me with her bank account # so the monthly lease payments can come from there - and I will copy my L on that (I will check with him first if it makes sense to send). Anyway, a thought for now.

Heard from a friend that one of D16's best friends has commented that it is so much more relaxed at the house when I am here with our kids than what it is when W is here. That was good to hear, especially from a 16 year old.

Anyway, now that "routine" as it is is established, I Will try to be here a little more often, and I will try to keep up with others.

Good luck to all! Take care.

LIS

M45
WW 43
D17/S14/D11

ILYB Jan 08
PA Conf Feb 08
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S Jan / 09

No one ever has, or ever will, escape the consequences of their actions.