GB, I really appreciate the nuances you add to the LRT strategy. You definitely give me something to ponder as this journey unfolds. I do feel that STBX was opening up to me yesterday and with better responses from me, she might have opened up even more. You and Starsky gave excellent examples for if/when she opens up again (this might happen Sunday afternoon when I drop off the kids).
The intel discussion seems a little farther up the road for me as STBX hasn't given me an outright reason to check the phone records. My assumption is an OM is in the picture until I have reason to suspect otherwise.
Journaling: So far, having a great time with the kiddos. D4 and I had our usual Friday night downstairs movie night/camp out. This morning, I took the kids to an indoor playground place and we went bonkers for 3 hours.
Tonight, the kids and I will spend the night at my friend's house. His wife will watch the kids for a few hours while he and I meet up with some pals for some post-birthday drinks. I decided to let STBX know this in advance to prevent any blow outs.
STBX did call this morning after her work shift but I didn't answer as I was busy getting the kids loaded up, etc.
I found it odd that MIL made it a point yesterday to ask me how I was doing. I replied with, "Good.(dramatic pause) Real good." I'm sure that got back to STBX.
Me:35 W:30 D:4 S:1 Bomb: 01/08/15, discovered EA & PA In House Separation: 01/14/15 W moves out: 04/05/15 I tell OM's W about A: 04/15/15 W serves D papers: 06/19/15 Mediation: 09/16/15 D final: 12/01/15