V1olin's new life without wife

[ImprovedRomeo]

First off kudos on taking the kids out even in the hot weather. You know these are the things they'll remember forever. My best memories are from when we did stuff out of the ordinary whether it was an extra hot day or an extra cold day or an extra bright day etc. As for the keys well that kinda stuff happens V1, don't beat yourself up over it. I had a similar episode recently where I checked in my carry-on luggage and then I realized I left all my house+keys etc in there. If that bag got lost I'd be screwed as my car was at the airport parking and the garage door opener's keypad stopped working too. Thankfully my luggage arrived safe and sound and the keys were in the inside pocket where I left them. whew! but lesson learned for next time.

I hear you on the realization part that you're on your own but weren't you on your own before meeting your ex? and you did just fine. You're your own whole individual who came into this world whole and alone and will leave this world the same way. So just chalk it up to lesson learned and move on.

Did you find the keys though? no spares? XW doesn't have one either? if no then just call the locksmith, throw it on your CC and work on paying it off by eating at home a few extra meals. There are some things you just have to do...