Nice job on the vacation plans, Crimson. I just did the same thing myself, taking the two Ds to NYC for a three-day trip to see the city and relatives. That's normally stuff the W would handle but I did all of it ... from the reservation to the planning to the interaction with everyone. It was nice. The kids only commented once about missing W and wishing she was there. They talked to her each night before bed, and I did as well, but only when she asked to speak to me. I didn't initiate contact the entire time (which was difficult), except to send a couple of pictures of the kids that were taken in NYC.
Hang in there ... I know you can handle it.
Me 47 W 44 T 17 years, M 15 years D13, D10 March 2013 -- broke a trust/cheated late May 2013 -- W spoke of separation for first time June 2013 -- began reading DB
