Need help saving my family - part 10

[melissag]

I think that sounds much nicer. Do you feel OK with it?

I don't think you have to mind read. Just be reasonable in what you want and the way you ask for it. If she says no, then you can figure out what to do. If she balks at you taking them to gymnastics, just say you want to watch them and be a part of that activity - so you will be going regardless. She can meet you there and bring them home after if she would like. If she wants to be ridiculous, let her insist that she picks up from school (or whatever the situation is) and then you meet at gymnastics. Even she will probably have to realize the silliness.