The Journey Continues: Wayward Wife & LRT (4)

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I had a great day so far with the kids. We went to a local museum and gardens. The kids loved it!

I didn't hear anything from STBX until around 1pm. She called and texted immediately following the call to check on the kids. I didn't answer or reply. She called again about a half hour later. This time I answered.

The tenor of the call was business like, very matter of fact. STBX asked about my morning with the kids. I told her that the kids and I had a great time. There was an awkward silence where the small talk usually goes. STBX then said she might not have to work tonight due to low patient count but she said that she would pick up the kids in the morning either way. (It's mindreading but my hunch is that this a lie about STBX having to work at all tonight).

Then, STBX again mentioned doing something with the kids tomorrow. I didn't really respond to this other than by saying I had hoped to get a haircut tomorrow. STBX said to just let her know when I make my appointment, which I did by text.

I don't have any plans tomorrow during the day (other than the haircut) but I do plan on going out tomorrow night.

So my question is this, how should I handle the possibility of doing something together tomorrow as a family?

I gave STBX the possibility of joining the kids and I this morning but she passed and never gave a reason. It feels like a get out of jail free card for her if we do something tomorrow, like there was no consequences for her decision today. I would also feel kind of weak by just going along with something. I definitely don't want to be the one to plan anything.

However, I don't want to put the kids in the middle of this and force them to suffer as a result. D4 and S1 deserve to have time together with both of their parents.