Is it normal to receive e-mails like this from separated or X spouses?
From W: Just wanted to let you know, the teacher sent a note home explaining S is in the accelerated math program at the recommendation of his last teacher. The letter stated he is doing 7th grade level math (he is in 6th grade). If he has problems they are supposed to let us know and have a conference with us.
The letter said the plan is for him to continue in accelerated math through the 7th grade and in 8th grade he would then be in Honors Algebra. We'll see how it goes. I do notice he's been getting some wrong on math worksheets but nothing that looks too concerning at this point. I think I saved the letter if you want to see it.
Me to W: Forgot to ask. I assume you were able to get the name changed on the cable service? Did you find the cable bill I left on the kitchen table with the rest of your mail?
W to Me: I found the cable bill. They will not change the name yet because of the phone being in your name. If I cancel the phone...which I am leaning toward doing, I need to bring the modem and power cord in and they will issue me an internet only modem. If I do that they will change the name without you coming in. If I keep the phone service, you would have to go in to change the name. I did complete the paperwork to change the name and they are holding it until I bring the modem in. I was going to try to do that tomorrow. My only possible problem with that is she couldn't quote me a price yet on what just internet and cable would be, it could be a significant discount or it may not be. She can't give me a package price until 3 days after the modem is brought in or the name change is done or something like that. So....here I go again with my long explanation. Bottom line....I plan to exchange the modem and then it will be a matter of a few days for the name change to be done. I'm just a bit paranoid to be without a home phone. I'm not sure why.
W to Me today: Hi,
S had a rough night last night. His friend's Mom said he was fine at soccer and seemed to have fun on the way there, etc. When he got home I told him the punishment for punching me and he was really upset. He said it was the worst day ever and he cried and cried. After about 5 minutes it was more of a fake cry. He said his day was awful and he couldn't control it, when he hit me. I told him that was a problem and no matter what he was feeling it was never acceptable. He explained he had a ton of work at school, gym sucked and then he had to go to soccer. He said his friend embarrassed him in the car and in front of the soccer team by saying Josh cried about coming to soccer practice. I think I told his friend's Mom that he got teary eyed and his friend overheard. I told S not to worry about it and he should just tell his teammates it wasn't true. He said he did but they didn't believe him. He was quite dramatic. I then had to ask him why he didn't turn in his picture form and money which got him all angry again. Anyway, then I told him he needed a shower/wash hair and that really was about to send him over the edge, so I told him since he had such a rough day and he was saying he had no time for himself to do what he wanted ( which was true) he could have that time before bed to do what he wanted except no I-pod or computer. So I didn't make him take a shower, which he really needed. Please make him shower and wash hair tonight. His hair is really greasy. He should also be using deodorant. He says his pits are starting to smell weird. I am going to try to get home before school is out, so I will put some of their stuff they want to bring over on the bench. S needs to be wearing his retainer at night. I will put it in the case on the bench. He needs to make sure he has it Monday when I pick him up. Also, he is going to bring a library book which he is afraid he'll forget at your house. If you could make a note and remind him to bring that with him Monday. He should try to read a little this weekend.
Thanks. Have a good weekend. I'll be at the soccer game on Saturday. Not sure about Sunday, yet. Going to my hometown after the game on Saturday. Since they play at the same time on Saturday we can switch at halftime like usual.
