Trusting,
Yes, it is very typical of the mlcer to act like he has been, especially the childish comments that he sends on via your children. Since he is a child right now and you are the adult, continue to ignore those comments.

As for his trip, I wonder if he'll get out of the area with all of the bad weather everyone is having today.


Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to.
The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.