Good morning, Mona! I am so PROUD of you! You handled the explanation about H with your kids perfectly. I am grateful that he's getting them, though, if only for their sake. That's the entire reason I broke down and invited H over for a few hours. On this holiday in particular, it's more about the kids than it is about me, or him for that matter.
I hope you have great fun! Merry Christmas to you, my friend!