I understand the difference and see that putting down the dog would warrant emotional and physical support.

Here is where I am confused and need advice. The W just emailed and asked if I could drop off kids at school Thursday and Friday.

This is because she has to wake at about 5:45 in order to get ready and by at my house by 6:45. I know she is working on her Doctorate and needs the time to complete assignments.

I would have to come in work later on those days, which usually isn't a big deal.

It makes me mad that this would not be in issue if she had not left, and I would not have to go to work later.

But... In the past I have been putting work before family which is one of my issues that I want to change about myself.

I see three possible decisions:
1. take the kids to school those days
2. let her keep the kids those days
3. tell her I want the kids and I cannot take them to school, she it the one that left and will have to figure it out

I am leaning towards #1 as it I can do this without issue and it would show that family is more important than work.

Is this the right move?


M:34 XW:34
Together: 10y
Living: 9y
Married: 7y
Son:6 Son:4
Separated: 12/28/13
Piecing: 5/2/14
Separated 2nd: 10/16/14
W filed, but pulled it: 11/5/14
papers served: 1/27/15
D final: 3/6/15