Yep, you sure did allow your imagination to get the better of you. I'm so glad the paper is printed and out the door for the week. You put in a very long day, but look at it this way, far fewer mistakes because you were able to concentrate w/o interruptions and/or distractions.
Why not go to Walmart, Target or Best Buy or any store and purchase one of those cell phones that you pay as you go? If she doesn't use it all of the time, this might be worth looking into and you can always put more money on the phone for her. It's something to think about.
You might want to also consider having a landline installed because if the electric goes out, at least the landline works if you have a regular phone.
Of course, you are going to get angry. Every time you turn around, he's got something bug up his @ss and is bugging you about it. I think you would be wise to get your car tags and insurance yourself and get everything off his policy. I think that if you get all of this taken care of, you won't need to have a hearing about it. It would be one more time to cut and he'd have no excuse to contact you about it. He may be thinking of trying to get you to pay half the premium if you stay on it or even if your D20 remains on the policy.
There's always an angle when it comes to crisis people. The angle is not to spend any more of their money than necessary, but they have no problem coming up w/ideas or how to spend yours. Don't be surprised if he doesn't come up with other things now that you have a full time job and getting paid.
All of a sudden he wants your D12 to take a photo of her, D20 and the dog playing in the snow? I just shook my head that after all of this time he's now admitting to thinking about them and missing them. I guess it's true...absence does make the heart grow fonder...but I would still keep on my toes w/this man.
Heather, get all of this frustration out now so that you can enjoy the holiday. Do check into the phones that are on the market and their plans. I do think that you can find something that is doable and cheaper for you and your D12. Also, think about getting your own insurance. One less thing for him to have control over when it comes to you and D20. Time to start cutting the ties w/this man and this would be a step in the right direction.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
