The tunnel of darkness

[kjensen]

Thanks HB and Grace.

Its really nice to hear words of encouragement.

Went to D12's trip meeting today and H sat next to me for the 3 hours. D12 on the other side of me, feeling cruddy with an awful cold she just picked up. H kept trying to engage D12 and she really didn't respond.

I didn't bring up anything about how we are paying for this trip with H, asked my lawyer to bring it up with H's before the college money is split, so hopefully he'll 'pay' for part of the trip. H's lawyer knew nothing about the trip..

H noticed my iphone (I'd been worried about his reaction weeks ago)..he seemed OK with it and interested-at least it gave him something to talk about with me for a bit.

As we were leaving, H followed us to our car to get his mail that I brought. I started telling him what I had and he kind of got testy and asked "Are you giving me a list of what's in the envelope?"..which was very odd. I said "No" and said goodbye. D12 asked what was eating Dad when I got in the car..ever perceptive she is.

Ah..found out Friday, the divorce may be final by June 7. Just in time for H's 46th birthday. D12 asked me if I knew when we'd be divorced and when I told her she said "Dad will probably spend his birthday in a bar drinking..he drinks alot now".

I told her I'm planning to have a big party for my 45th birthday(in July)-lots of friends and a good time for all! She thought that sounded cool.

Now...just watching the closing ceremonies of the Olympics and getting ready for another very busy week!