The cell phone is a good idea....I'll keep it in mind. As it turned out, D9 called me later this morning - she said they got home from dinner late (7pm), watched a movie, and by then it was 10pm, which was too late to call. I told her that was ok, but she can call me even if it is late, as I'm still up. I didn't want to give her a guilt trip, so I told her just in general to feel free to call me, and not to worry about the time. I spoke with D4 who is very excited I am taking them for the day tomorrow. BTW, I just spoke to the kids, and not to W. We ended the conversation and I didn't give them a chance to hand the phone to Mom.
W did say yesterday that it was perfectly fine if I wanted to call the kids....but she won't find me calling home, except for the RARE occasion. I think I might have called there twice in the past month, with legitimate questions..
My DB counselor told me to fasten my seatbelt, as it's a rollercoaster ride from here on out. I need to stop worrying about some things. Maybe I just need to worry less about it all (not too easy to do, but I'm getting better).
Thanks for your feedback...!
Me: 46 W: 46 M: 9.5 yrs D4, D9 D filed by her 11/3/08 Agrees to try rec at mediation 1/28/09 Says she still wants D in counseling 3/25/09 W and I back in DB counseling (!) 8/20/09 3rd Bomb 9/2/09