I don't know if W gave a copy of the Separation Agreement to her lawyer. Don't really care.
I got back late the evening of the 23rd from work, and expected S19 and D17 to be at my house to celebrate Christmas Eve one day early, as we were going to open presents and go to church on the 24th, because they were going back to W's after church through the 27th. I was hoping to spend the evening sitting by the fire, watching a Christmas movie, and sipping hot chocolate (we had talked about this), but by 11pm, I was exhausted and went to bed. They didn't show up until about 1230 am. With that much time to sit and ponder, I started feeling sorry for myself and getting emotional.
The next morning, I had to get up early to do things like grocery shop before waking them up to open gifts and get to church. Presents and church went really well, and we enjoyed ourselves immensely. After church, they went to W's and I drove a few hours south to spend Christmas with my parent's and brothers in D.C. I had a long ride to feel pretty miserable about life.
Christmas was nice, though. Went to one brother's for brunch, and stayed until about 5pm, when I went to another brother's for a visit. Everyone was very supportive.
I left on the 26th to drive home because I had to go to the dentist and W had to travel for work on the 27th. I was expecting the kids to be here today (I talked to them about being here this afternoon before they went to W's), but just spoke to them both and they are off doing their own things and will be here later.
On the whole, it was a nice Christmas, but I spent too much time in the car pondering how miserable this situation is.
I've spent almost no time at home since mid November, and can't wait to flop on the couch for a day tomorrow.
M:23 T:26 Me:53, Wife: 60 S:18 D:16 filed 7/16 W moved out 4/28/17
