I thought everything was okay.....(Part 3)

[MCS]

So, had first family counseling today. It went okay. Kids were all over the place, but that's to be expected for an office full of toys. They did say that they miss dad when their at mom's and mom when their at dad's and also said they wish we would be together.

I asked about whether our normal session tomorrow was still on, in which W replied; "this is getting really difficult balancing this and work." I think I know what that means for future sessions.

So, on the way out, W and I were getting the kids coats on. S5 saw a picture of a broken heart on the wall and said "Dad, that heart with the crack is your heart because mom broke up with you and left." Well, wife heard this.

I said, "S5, Dad's heart will be just fine because God has a plan in this, don't worry"

Well, guilt is not going to do anything in this situation and it is mind reading, but I could tell that probably hit home with W.

I got the kids in the car and for the first time, W looked at me right in the eyes and gave a little wave as she was leaving.

Dang, just seeing her with the kids and us all together has set the detachment back and then this. Need to move onward and upward.....ugh