I agree with you, T. I admire LTH for what she does with her helping her daughter shop, but there aren't many I know who could do it. Seeing the divorces in my own family, I just can't imagine them doing the same for the XS's. And somehow, I just can't see your W appreciating your effort. She would think it was more about getting her way again. If you ever plan to have a time to be freed from this burden, it better be now. (Besides, if you get remarried to another person, would the new W really want you out shopping for your XW?) Considering how things stand between you right now, it would seem hypocritical. But that's just me.
I believe there will be a few things that will come along that you will not be able to avoid her completely, however, I think you could draw the line with gifts. You do your thing and let her do hers. B/c no matter, she's going to twist & turn.
Lets face it, if she wants to open a gift on xmas day that is from the kids so she can say out loud 'ooh look this is off S4 and S2!' she can do that herself.
Mothers day I will sort out a card and something else but right now that's where my line is.
M36 W31 S4 S2 T5 M4 BD Jan12 S July12 Recon Sep12-Nov12 ILBINILWY Jan13 OM x 2 in 2013 W wants R July 13 I start D. Jan 14. Meet GF Nov 13 Have I changed enough? Jul 14
