Newly separated...spouse left, 4th thread

[antlers]

Kids went back last night. We had some good times. They came over early Monday morning, and we went horseback riding. They've never been on horses before, and they had a blast. They did great too. I worked in the yard and they played outside until time for my softball games Monday night. We all went and had fun. On Tuesday, we were outside all day, with me working in the yard and them playing. Then we went to the lake that afternoon and rode paddleboats. They had never done that either and they really had fun. Yesterday we just stayed outside all day. They have lots of friends in the neighborhood and they play with them a lot. She picked them up last night, but my son stayed with me and we watched 'Taken', and I took him back afterwards. My 12 y/o daughter is still hard, cold, and resentful towards me...but I'm working hard at showing her that I love her very much. I wish things weren't the way they are...but they are. I really am doing my best under the circumstances. I'm planning a vacation for us right now for later on this month.

There is no communication between she and I, except regarding the kids. It's usually texting, and I keep it short and to the point. I think it's all I can do right now. I don't like it, but that's where I'm at. 'Dropping the rope'.