Hi ACJ! Just know that I care. It's been a rough road for you.
It seems to me that your D13 finally has your H's attention (for whatever reason) and she can have you anytime she wants. I remember when she was upset and angry after he left. Perhaps, she has found a balance now between parents, in her own mind. The same with S16. Just a thought.
I know you have tried very hard not to influence them against their father, but it must've been hard to hide your feelings toward your H ... the sadness, the anger, despair, resentment, and hope that he might return, etc. I also remember you having fun outings with them too. No matter what, they will always be your children. Have comfort in that. I disagree a bit with Mojo, in that, I do think H wants to control the children and also you with how the divorce pans out. He is like a puppeteer, and it's time for you to cut your strings. I definitely agree with point 5 though ... you can only control yourself and only hope to influence others, especially your children.
Perhaps it's time to get tough with your H ... he must either accept now the offer you are giving him, or it's to the courts. Life is too short to accept this game playing of his. Time to move on and have a life of your own.
Maybe you should sell the house and all the memories associated with it??? Although, it's not a very good market now.
IMHO! (((((ACJ)))))
Me:57 H:52 M:28 Got another lawyer last year and filed. D35,S/D twins28,D22 EA4/04 End? Who knows? "Life is like a mirror. Smile at it and it smiles back at you." — Peace Pilgrim