It's a Marathon Not a Sprint

[MichelleLT]

Might be time for a boundaries conversation, either with yourself about how much you tell the kids, or with the kids about boundaries with their mom.

Are they volunteering, or is STBXW asking? If their volunteering, might be time to suggest that maybe it's none of her business. If she's asking, definitely time to say it's none of her business, even if that means not talking to the kids as much about it.

Glad you had a nice V-day. Definitely sounded like fun.

Good response about the car. I'll be so glad to get rid of my retail job soon so I don't have to worry about not being able to go out of town because of work. I definitely sympathize with your D.