Limbo Land II

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Thanks for all those responses, I'll go back through them and really think before commenting.

Tue I had asked about seeing the kids and she said "I don't know" so I just left that unanswered and went about my business. This morning I had to ask about a business matter and she said she's been busy but would get to it today. I said thanks and then brought up the kids again.

Texting:

Me 9:25am: I'd still like to see the kids, spend some time with them, and give *oldest child* & *baby* their birthday gifts. Could you bring them over one night next week (can't do Mon night b/c I work) or sometime next weekend?

Her 2:38pm: I work 7 days a week right now from 6 am until 9 pm



So, I know these aren't my kids and she doesn't have to do diddly. I know Tue she didn't work until 9pm, she off at 7pm. I also don't believe she would work solid 7 days a week with two of her kids bdays in the same week, the babies 1st bday, and her male friend who came in the store mentioned the bday party they're having. So, I'm pretty damn sure she's lying to me and honestly, it wouldn't be hard for me to find out if she's lying to me. It pisses me off that it's a lie for whatever reason (I'll avoid the mind reading this time around) and I don't want my emotions to get the best of me.

I know the calm, cool thing is to just say something along the lines of "Ok, could you keep it in mind for the week after?" Or, I want to say, "Ok, I understand, could I just pick up the kids one night after I get done at work and you can pick them up when you're done at work?" It's not like I haven't watched all three by myself before.

It feels like all passive-agressive punishment (I know, b/c I've done it plenty myself) to me. That she's just trying to stick it to me and hurt me b/c she can and it's an easy lie that I SHOULDN'T argue unless I truly am a douchebag.