Keel-hauled, but, more time with my kids

[faithisbelieving]

Thanks Jeff and KerryK. Jeff...good to see you.

Although I have some horrible financial stuff, I feel good of late. I have found another book to read (what else?). I also have a friend in NYC and we are dedicated to coming thru this shining.

I had a great Saturday last week with my kids...between an evening BBQ at my friends and coaching them/games..it was a nice day.

I feel in much better control. I do not fear my STBXW. I do not ask anymore...I say/tell but do so as respectfully as I can. I almost fell pray to her games....not doing her laundry because she dumps mine out.

I caught myself. What is that? It's BS. In fact...I called her on it:

Me: XXX....I don't expect you to do my laundry or even fold it but I DON'T expect you to dump my wet laundry on the floor. Your laundry is being washed. Please respect me similarly.

Me: XXX...tonite is S8's game. I will take him there after I finish the kid's homework. After the game, you can drive the kids home or for refreshments if you so desire.

I'm done with being pushed around and treated like crap...or any of that crap. She wears sweats now that I told her to stop wearing those short shorts.

Other than that....I still have an angry, nonverbal, defensive, twist-what-I-say..STBXW. I have to play this right since now, it looks like we will be STUCK TOGETHER AT LEAST UNTIL FALL.

(someone play the Six Flags tune with the bald guy..hey Kerry..got a youtube link for that? )

Hangin' in.
FIB