Mighty, I'm glad to read that you went out w/friends and had a good time. Yes, you've been missing in action for some time, but it sounds like the Mighty that your friends know and love is starting to return to the land of the living. Way to go!
Sounds like your children are having an interesting time w/your xh. His life is all about doing this and doing that and if you notice, it's really not quality time w/the children. It's all about errand running these days. Well, they'll just have to figure this new relationship out w/their father...but they will in time. You are smart in staying out of it.
As for the trip...I'm sure you are getting excited. It will be good for you to get away and have some space and quiet for a change.
As for the friend stopping by...alcohol has a way of helping people make fools of themselves. It's interesting how we have an invisible target painted on our backs that say we are single once again. I'm glad you stopped him before it got too far out of hand. I'm sure he's embarrassed by what he did and he may not be able to look you in the eye for quite some time. Might be a wake up call for him to cut back on the drinking.
Interesting dream you had. It appears that you accepted the baby and were having some fun with her. As for the ring and your xh...it sounds like your situation w/your xh has been on your mind quite a bit. Dust those cobwebs out of your head and replace them w/wonderful and exciting thoughts of your vacation coming up. I want you to go and have a great time!
Welcome back Mighty! You've come a long way and you are starting to find your balance once again.
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.