I picked up my two older kids a while ago, and in standard futureunknown nice guy fashion, I made a gesture of good will by giving my W a bottle of champagne and saying "Happy New Year!" I made nothing more of it, and immediately started getting the kids ready to go. She said "H, thank you!" Then she playfully said "This is my babysitting fee!"
Why do I do these things? Who knows, but it felt good to do. It has no bearing on my stance regarding our marriage, and I don't feel it in any way implied I was "backing down". She'll know that in a few days when I start sending more information to get our legal separation formalized.
The kids and I will be leaving for the party in a few minutes. Should be a great time.
