Finally approaching the starting line!

[eyesopen]

My w showed up for church today, it was a nice surprise. Afterwords she asked the kids if they wanted to go to a cafe by my house for breakfast. Of course my d asked me if I was coming to. I glanced at my w, and she asked if I wanted to join them. So my son rode with me and when we got there it was closed.

I think I did a 180 by not suggesting somewhere else to go, and just said goodbye to the kids.

Anyway, after my last backslide, I feel more at peace than the days prior to it. I am starting to care less about what happens between w and I, and more about my own personal growth, and my relationships with my friends and children.

On a sad note, we got a puppy last Christmas and I think I need to find a new home for him. I wasn't big on the idea of having a pet in the first place, and my w is not able to take him where she is living. I am at work all day, and when I am at home I am either working on a project or I am GAL. When I have the kids we keep him seperated from us as he still likes to chew on everything. I am unable to give him the attention or excersize that he needs.

When I brought it up to the kids my son was very sad, even though they do not play with him that much. As evidenced by my failed marriage I have not been a very good family leader, but this is one decision I know is in the best interest of my family. Now to help my son deal with it. Any suggestions?