Thanks blue. Here's what I'm going to respond with:
"We were going to meet this past Thu about the household stuff but you didn't.[/s] come over because you were sick. Let's meet Sat afternoon 3-4pm. if that works for you.I've decided I won't discuss or split things while DD's present- that's not a good idea.
Thanks"
and
"You'd assured me that you'd becommitted to volunteering 3 out of 5 days. and I trusted you on that. Since that's not the case anymore I would've appreciated a note saying you won't be staying with her.". In the future I expect advance notice whena note saying you won't be staying with her."
and
"I understand that you're upset however your anger is misplaced and it's not going to change anything. If I couldThe unfortunate reality is that sending her to the private school I would without a question but I don't have the money to send her. What is the exact cost both tuition+daycare at all these options?"is not financially possible.
Shorter, more factual, no emotionally-charged words, assumptions or unnecessary explanations, or expressions of thanks/gratitude, fwiw.
Last edited by Gardener; 06/22/1003:20 PM.
Gardener
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