In more recent news, I am trying to do better with boundaries and received a test this AM. Any thoughts on how I handled it?

First email from her:
"Good morning. I wanted to let you know that I'm going on a trip out west this week. I have the kids staying at my parent's tomorrow night (the only night that is effected). They obviously would like to have the kids overnight every so often, but if you have a problem with that then please say so and we can change the plan.

Thanks"

My response:
"Happy Monday. I have zero problem with them staying overnight with your parents. I understand it is easier and more comfortable to arrange the schedule with your parents instead of me. According to our paperwork I should have the opportunity to keep them overnight first. I could be reading into your email, but it seems that you have already arranged it with your parents. I would appreciate that we discuss it next time prior to making plans. I haven’t seen them in 3 days and would have loved the opportunity.

Enjoy out west and have a safe trip."


Me: 32 W: 29 T:8 M: 6 D4 S2
M - 8/2008
W is not happy - 1/2014
W wants D - 9/2014
W moved out - 11/2014
D filed - 1/23/2015
D'ed - 2/25/2015
Gave X the Letter - 11/10/2015