KerryK...we split the weekend for now. We didn't formally write up a binding parenting plan during all this (which I regret). I agree with you in that I would love to keep them thru the entire weekend. That is coming.
Despite even an inkling of communication during yesterday's outside of the courtroom shpiel...STBXW was still as angry as can be last night. It's OK.
The end of my 3 year filme noire is rapidly approaching. Well...not really the end...but the beginning of separate lives. It is still sobering to think how someone's feelings change..enough that they are willing to affect their children's lives forever and throw away their home.
But I get it now.
So, it looks like I will be the captain of a sinking ship. In all probability, I will remain in the house as it goes up for sale. Ironically, I was hoping that I would benefit from the loss of mortgage payments and carrying charges. Not to be right now.
I think I will be fine if and when STBXW has to pack and move out. There will be peace.
Of note: STBXW was Catholic; converted before marriage; renegged after becoming a WAS and put her cross back on; then, put a star on during holidays; then put her cross back on; now, the cross is off and she is took them to services on the days that she had them. Although this is positive for the children, I will let all of you figure out the why..........
I spoke with FH last night. We had a wonderful conversation. Our friendship continues.
Outside of all this crap: 1) S9 starts a fall instructional BB league today. He also starts saxophone lessons 2) S6 wants to be a devil for Halloween (how appropos). We are building a gemstone and mineral collection together 3) D6 had a terrible outburst against STBXW on Sunday, her day with them. STBXW came back to the house and was going to dump her with me. D6 was hysterical, crying on the floor and wanted to go with her. They left together again. STBXW told me this morning that she took her to the FC and has rescheduled meetings. I believe she threw water at her and/or pulled her hair.
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Me 55; XW 47; 2 kids (S13, D11) Bomb 05/19/06 Original thread http://tinyurl.com/yg2ou2t Last anniversary 04/25/10, Divorced 5/12/10 Status: Loving father of 2 beautiful children;
