Reading your thread is sometimes better than a soap-opera!!
I was thinking that in reply to the IM from OW, you could have replied "I'm so glad you and the other kiddies had fun. It's so sweet to see children at play." or something like that.....
As for your X's question about Xmas, it's way too soon to make any commitments there, I think. Just tell him that's still months away and you don't know what your plans will be.....
Take care, sweetie!!!
(((((HUGS)))))
TJ
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