In the UK - PT20 - Moved here!

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It's as if she really hates the fact that the kids have fun with me. Yesterday, we had a full day of fun planned and W called about 1800 to tell me she wanted to come for D as she'd lost her glasses and they needed replacing. Although it's my weekend, I agreed on a Time for Sunday (1100) and got my D ready accordingly. S was staying with me until about 1700, so I planned something to do.

W texted at 1105 to say she was 'popping to the shops', and she eventually pitched up at 1200. I didn't reply to the text, or get annoyed when she arrived. When she did arrive, she wanted to take the kids overnight bag with her and I gave her S's coat as well. She asked why I didn't want it and I said 'because it's not going to rain' (he had his hooded fleece anyway, and the sky was blue and I'd seen the weather forecast) so, she snapped and said 'yeah, like you'd know'. She always says these things just as she's leaving the flat door. It's as if she's looking for a reaction to prove she's 'won' before she goes. Again, I decline to comment.

I texted her to make her aware we'd be back at 1600, ready for her to pick up S at 1700. She eventually pitched up at 1830, as if nothing has happened. It's hard not to give her a stern word about her actions, put I don't know if I should. She's plainly trying to pull my strings, but I don't want to play the game. I don't want to come over as a pushover, but I don't want her to feel that she is inconveniencing me. Actually, having more time with the kids is good. I just feel she's trying to goad me. Rope pulling I suppose. I think not rising to the bait is a good thing, but I'd be happy for any advice!