To which he responded, "Regarding Christmas, I am open to what works for you. Right now, it looks like I would have them Christmas Eve and then I can bring them over on Christmas morning for you as soon as they get up.
So, "I am open to what works for you, but here's what I'm going to do.'?? Tell him, "I'm so glad you're 'open to what works for' me. Thank you for that. You have them Christmas Eve and since I'm sure you'd agree that the only place children should wake up on Christmas morning is home in their own beds, please bring them home late christmas Eve after you've opened presents even if they're already asleep.":If he balks, repeat that the children will be waking up in their beds at home on Christmas morning, period.
Originally Posted By: motherof3
So what's my beef you ask? Because Thanksgiving Day falls on Thursday he will get the kids on that Wednesday and Thurday and return them to me on Friday afternoon as it is my weekend with them.
When my STBXW and I married, we solved these easily. To save the kids (hers and mine) the anguish of having to choose which parent to be with (they were old enough to choose) wife and I switched our Thanksgiving to Friday. Everybody was happy, no conflicts, the kids got two thanksgiving meals/celebrations. Wife and I kind of had two Thanksgivings, too. AND an extra day to cook and prepare. Same thing with Christmas: Celebrate, eat, exchange presents Christmas Eve. Kids then went to other parents' houses Christmas Day. Perfect solution all around. We've continued the tradition for 17 years (although it's all shot to hell this year)
Gardener
"My soul, be satisfied with flowers, With fruit, with weeds even; but gather them In the one garden you may call your own." Cyrano deBergerac
