I had a wonderful weekend with all three of my children. Since the boys slept in late, I had some nice one on one time with my D. We had a chance to talk a little about the "elephant in the room", specifically wanting her to come home about 50% of the time. She was uncomfortable even though I tried to explain that I simply miss her and it is good for both of us to spend more time together.
During our conversations, which included the possibility of my selling our house, she admitted that there is some pain for her associated with it. I appreciate her being honest with me since I know she was disappointed when she first heard me say that I was thinking of selling it. Originally, she wanted to have her wedding reception at our house (as I mentioned in an earlier post). Now I am wondering her pain doesn't add to the reasons why she moved to her moms in the first place and why she rarely comes back.
I think that my kids didn't want to get rid of the house (and the youngest still feels that way) because it is letting go of the last thing we had together as a family (including the W). I am not sure I would even want to live in the house with my W again anyway.
The biggest challenge is getting the finances and the effort together to work on the place to get it in selling shape.
I was great until the kids left again Sunday evening. I really don't like being a part time dad.
Me:56, W:51 D:26,S:24,S:22 Married:18 Bomb 9/27/06 Separated 11/27/06 Divorced 10/6/08 Leaving it up to God
