I thought everything was okay...(Part 2)

[MCS]

So, I got a text from a friend today saying that she was thinking about me over the holidays and said she hoped I had a holiday that I deserved. After thinking about it for a few minutes, I replied back that the kids had a blast and that's all that I really wanted. It was a tough Xmas for me, but looking back the kids were so happy and I need to realize that is all that matters right now. I'm actually really proud of how I'm being their parent, their stability, through this. Just like my sitch, I don't think I've fundamentally changed my parenting, but some tweaks I've made have definitely helped them and myself through this.

MCS

Interactions with W just seem a little like cross schedule stress. I would simply take the high road, the best for the kids so they travel least.

Yeah, I suppose you are right. I guess the thing that irked me was that she just hung up on me....but that's the small stuff. I guess, I need to look glass half full and she actually called in the first place. No contact since then, I guess I'll text her tomorrow and see if she'll let me know what her plans are.

Vanilla, I hope your holiday was as good as could be expected. Thanks a lot for all of your support on here, I've been feeling a lot better about my place and role in the separation because of your help. I feel like I'm more focused on things for myself than I was before which is just what was needed. I think this is going to be a long haul.