I already told them Dad left because he couldn't get along with me. I didn't want them to have no reason for this madness.

I emailed him to ask if he could spend the night with the kids next month. He thought I said this week, and I told him no, I meant next month. I used my reply as an opportunity to tell him that I was going to be out, and I didn't think I'd be back until the morning. Totally true, but for a totally harmless reason. lol

He wrote back and agreed, and asked if he could see them for a bit on Saturday. I was giddly with glee as I typed, sorry, we already have plans. smile