Thanks for the encouragement. We are hoping to go out Monday to get a fish tank. I might not get the fish at first. I want to see if he interacts with the tank or tries to play with it. Always the risk he might turn it over.

Saw W again yesterday on one of her agreed on nights to take S out after work. I had him ready when she got here so she could just pass through and headed out at the same time. Had a few errands to run. Then I was back ahead of them so I could make a quick exchange. She stopped to talk and had a good 20 min light conversation where she shared her problems with MIL and her work. I didn't pry or offer any advice. I try not to be involved as she has not interest in talking to me normally and I don't want to seem eager for the crumbs of attention. I hope thats right.

Anyhow, whats really on my mind today sounds like some big decisions coming. I've been working for my emloyer for over 7 years now and making really good money for my needs but my time there is coming to a close it seems, likely in the next 6 months. I've been approached by another division of our company that wants to make me an offer, which to be fair I don't have the details yet, but it sounds like something I would enjoy and for matching or more money. Plus I'd get to continue with the same group overall so I'd continue to build more time off each year and greater security. The problem is they will want me to move 2 states away from current place. D has not even started yet but its been on my mind tonight. If W shows no signs still once I have the details of the offer, I have to decide which side of the fence to come down on. If I want to take this offer W will fight me to take S with me and I could loose him unless I go ahead and file to get custody. The way things have been I'm starting to believe I might need to file, get custody, and set myself up securly with this job not considering W or what might happen in the future. If I don't take the job then I will possibly be out of work come Feb. or Mar of 2015 and in a rough spot.

A lot of thinking to do...


M: 43 W: 43
Married 6 yrs.
T: 7 yrs.
Son 20, 18, 17, 15 yrs. (w/ Autism), 12, 10