I have a question who is the most important person in my life
Is it my children or is it me ?
Its a tricky line. I would say my kids come first, but, that doesnt mean that I need to do every single thing they or my XW ask of me in relation to them.
For example, if XW asks me to take them to a Dr. appt because she cant, I will unless there is some conflict I cant avoid. This is a life need that I would not have them miss.
If XW asks me to take them to a birthday party, because she has to work, I will consider it based on the friend, the day, my schedule, etc. This is something they would want to do, but if I cannot do it, then it is not my fault that they miss it.
If W needed a little bit of extra money to feed them, I would likely agree. If she needed a little extra money to take them to the zoo, I would not.