Well, we're back from vacation and we had a great time. Lots of fishing, golf, campfires, cigars, etc. Grandma was a HUGE help. Thank God for devoted mother's!
I didn't miss W at all except for about 5 minutes when my D wasn't feeling well and started to cry, but I pulled her up, got her some fluids and food and she recovered quickly.
W sent a few texts and called early in the week as I mentioned previously. She called again on Friday morning and said she thought she should check-in since she hadn't really heard from us all week. I talked with her a bit and was cordial, but not overly friendly. I got a text from my neighbor who had talked to W on Wednesday. She said that W told her her weight loss is due primarily to stress and that she didn't think she would be able to handle the kids being away for a week, but that she was doing fine.
When we got home, W helped with unpacking a little bit and started some laundry, but I did most of the unpacking with a little help from the kids.
Shortly after we got home, W took the kids to return some clothes and get ice cream and has now taken them to the "Cats and Dogs" movie. I was also told that she is taking the kids to a waterpark next weekend with her brother's family. Maybe the kids will actually enjoy this divorce, they are getting to do more activities and events than ever. Just kidding, but they do seem to be handling things well. When I told them last week that I would be moving out by Sept. 1st, their only reaction was, OK.
I guess I am ready to move on. I don't even know if I would want to put the work into this R anymore unless she suddenly became VERY motivated and I just don't see that happening. Time to get the placement of the kids, payments and division of property settled and move forward.
Thanks to all for your help. Next big events are Mediation for the kids placement and moving out. My new life is starting to look pretty good, even from here!
