This morning, I told W I had decided that I would not go with her and the kids to FIL's birthday this weekend - which is out of town. Her response: OK. Did you get a chance to try the muffins I made last night? Me: Uh, no. You can cancel the dog sitter since I will be here this weekend.
I will miss being with the kids this weekend, but I cannot say I will miss her. If she wants to be a D'd mother, her weekends, when she has the kids, will be much like the upcoming one.
Before I get hit with the 2 x 4's, I did not decide not to go to spite W or elicit any response from her. I decided not to go b/c I see this coming weekend's trip as something we would have done as a "family" and as "H-W." W has told me she is not interested in being my W any longer, so my not going is a consequence of her choice. Had I decided to go on the trip, I think that would have sent the wrong message - that there really are no consequences to her decision. Tough love.
So, I need to get busy this weekend. Friday night - don't know - maybe grill out or go grab a bite out with a friend or go see a movie if alone. Sat. morning, I'm running in a 5k road race that my office is sponsoring - think sleighbells on running shoes. Should be fun. Saturday afternoon - need to fill this - maybe hit some golf balls if the weather cooperates. Sunday - need to fill - maybe try to pick up tix for the NFL game.
