Who designed this ultramarathon course?

[JustStunned]

JB, I stopped by for a minute. Sorry for the latest drama! What follows is JMVHO.

I think these are linked. I think she was affected by the first conversation. I think she sent the text to receive the reaction she wanted. Not that I would have reacted differently.

JMVHO. I think by continuing to permit this to affect you, you’ll continue to react in a way that rewards her.

It is absolute BS your son is in the middle of this. Protecting the children is the first priority.

So then the conversation got to the point where I have volunteered to let S's friend spend the night. I also mentioned being at S's school the last couple of days. She made a comment that she was the one who made the presence at school at one time and now it's me. I mentioned talking to the teacher. I also mentioned I had some brownies that I could make for the boys after dinner.

She then said, "I don't know if I can handle all these changes!", and kind of chuckled. I just said, "I like 'em!". She noticed them before and honestly I thought they were status quo by this time. I guess I'll take them as small positives. Life is going on with or without her around here.

I received this text from my W earlier today:

Hey...i just wanted u know I will be getting S around 6 tonight. Also I don't want u to be surprised or upset but I will have a friend with me when I come. It is totally up to u if u r ok with meeting but i understand if not and he can wait in the car. I feel we can be open about things so that's what I m trying to do. Let me know and I will do whichever..