Everwhere is walking distance if you have the time

[ClingingToHope]

Sent XW an email yesterday that we may have to revisit Abilify. Neither one of us want to put D9 on it because we've read about the wide ranging side affects in some cases.

But on Father's Day, D9 had a full blown meltdown when she didn't get her way with the TV and computer. I ended up having to restrain her and she tried to suffocate me. It only lasted 30 seconds and then the storm broke and she was very apologetic.

I didn't think she was trying to do that. I just thought she was trying to break free. Later she apologized for trying to suffocate me. I was never in danger and didn't think much of it until I thought what if that was another kid or years from now her own kid.

So XW messaged back that she agreed although she wants to wait until the ADHD medicine is doubled at the start of the school year.

XW also messaged me on the places she plans on taking the girls. My brain couldn't get around whether she's taking them alone or with Uncle Fester. Either way, she's in for an eye-opener. I travel pretty well with them and it's still tremendously trying. And if she tries to travel with them with another guy, forcing them both to sit in the back seat together -- well, good luck with that.

She's taken them exactly on one trip since we split up and had to cut it short because it was a disaster. She never really has traveled well.

But that's her issue. I just hope she doesn't sour them too much for our trip to Canada in August. That's 13.5 hours in the car together -- that's going to be trying under the best of circumstances.

Almost halfway through my 2 1/2 week umpiring marathon. When it's over, I'll have earned $570 extra for July. That's enough to get me to the August Canada trip in decent shape.

Still, I'm tired. From July 14 to August 10, I'll actually get to relax a little. Knowing me, I'll pack those three weeks with all kinds of relaxing activities.