where to begin or end?

[Rose888]

Ok i will try to keep that mindset if she comes back to that discussion. My initial idea was i wanted them for thankgiving dinner, and overnight christmas eve into christmas morning so they could have the whole santa cookies and bootprints. My wife saw that on my desk and texted me she wasnt interested in that option.
So is preventing her from taking more posessions without discussion controlling if ive already voiced my opinion? Im thinking of locking several rooms in the house, since she comes 2-3 mornings per week to get kids off to school

Have you consulted a lawyer? That veers into legal issues.

I would do a video or photo inventory that puts a date and time stamp on things, so you have proof that the stuff was in the house. I'd also keep a written record of what she takes and when.