I've Come Full Circle #27

[Sugar and Spice]

I did actually say that "You created this situation and tend to cry foul an awful lot. You will have had them 3 weekends and then it is mine and you make plans behind my back without seeing what I have planned." The boys have their birthday on either side of the weekend and he is saying that this is all about that. Fact remains he should have discussed this with me. I am wobbling as I want the time with my kids but also know he could pick another time to do this and could celebrate their birthdays on the date.
kat

I'm all for choosing your battles, but its time to take a stand. This is what he agreed to and now he needs to stick to it for a while. If it ever comes to pass that he makes it out of Jr. High, then you can revisit the "being flexible" thing, but for now I wouldn't. He doesn't give you the same courtesy you give him, so he needs to be brought up short. What would you do if it were one of the kids? You'd make them follow the rules right? Hes just a larger, hairier version of a middle schooler...sometimes 13yr old boys gotta pay the piper.