Keeping it real

[Zues126]

Some updates. Last weekend (8 days ago) I took my 3 kids to the north shore by Lake Superior. We stayed at a water park and had a blast. We also did some sight seeing, hiking, skipping rocks on the lake, and met up with family I had in the area. In addition, I had several very great dad moments. I'll summarize by saying that my STBX is on the helicopter/overprotective side, and I being a needed balance. She's a great mom, but I can really see how much good it does them to see another way of living. Little things, like my daughter who usually throws up in he car but didn't after I talked to her about it being what you expect to happen, and my son who usually throws fits until I talked about a few things with him, he stayed low key and managed to go the weekend without any serious meltdowns.

Since I've been back its been business as usual. Fun with kids, playing chess a lot with my new roommate, shooting some pool, working hard, and reading books. Currently on "no more mr nice guy" based on these threads. I think that applies to me in many ways and I'm glad I picked it up. Still have a lot of personal growth to focus on, taking it slow and steady.

One dilemma I've been faced with is a new job opportunity. I'm being recruited by a manager in another division within the same company. It's a cool position, but it would also mean more change, getting out of my comfort zone, taking some risks, etc. the conservative side of me says stay at the job I'm at as I have it on auto pilot to a degree, and take on new job offers once he D is final and I'm more stabilized. On the other hand it might be something along the lines of a GAL activity that would provide a challenge and outlet for my creative energy and talents. Definitely has financial upside.

Any thoughts about this? Hope all is well with each of you all things considered!