The kids spent their first night with H last night at his new place. The oldest was with me until about 10:00 pm and I dropped her off. He has a lot of work to do to make his new place a "home"...but making him do it himself. He texted this morning that the kids were having fun...he lives near the ocean so they'd caught a crab and were having breakfast at a restaurant.
I feel good taking this next step. I think I should have forced it sooner...but maybe this route has allowed the kids to adjust better. Hard to know. I think I'll enjoy having the house and some time to myself (recognizing that I doubt H will really be here that often)
H texted me last night after I dropped off the oldest to say "I appreciate you". That was nice.
M 44, H 46 D11, D9, D5 Married 12 years PA confirmed 9/2011 I filed 3/2012 H moved out 7/2012