Not telling your kids until Thanksgiving? How would you feel if your parents kept this kind of secret from you for almost 2 months? And why are you keeping this a secret? B/c your H wants to keep the illusion going and you're happy to help him?
Usually a WAS that isn't wayward gets a more tender treatment. Sandi has a thread on it, should be on page 1 of your thread. All those links are great to read.
H 34 W 29 BD 3/12/18 Divorce Busted Spring 19
It is not things that bother us, but the stories we tell ourselves about things.