New to this Community seeking advice

[JR09]

Michelle!

I told W I wanted 2 weeks with the boys either in JUL or AUG. She said I could have them 1 week in JUL. I said I'd really love to have them for 2 weeks and asked about AUG as an alternative. W said she didn't know when the boys'school would resume in AUG, so I asked her to check on it. And if 2 weeks in AUG is feasible, then I'd go for that, if not, then I'd settle for 1 week in JUL.

I think it upset her that I insisted on 2 weeks instead of settling for one. I know one of her recurring theme is that I always do what I WANT to do and don't take her opinion into consideration...which probably explains the comment "you always do what YOU want to do"...I admit I used to be like that maybe 2 years ago. But I am not like that ANYMORE.

I stood by my 2 weeks because I thought it was not asking for too much. Anyway. I believe if there is something worth fighting for then it's the boys. Boundaries? Getting Respect for Standing one's ground? I was thinking about all this.

JR09