Originally Posted by Hurt213
Cake eating / family time - I have a hope, that when me and her both have new partners in our lives, we will be able to do things together still for the sake of the kids. Because in the end of the day, we are still their parents, and that is my most important job in this world. I would hate it, if we were gonna end up being people who can't cooperate and do things together on occasion for the kids sake

H, that is something for down the road and most likely will only be Birthdays and Christmas. Are you really going to want to do things with OM being there?

Originally Posted by Hurt213
She texted me just now asking "Hi :), if the kids end up being sick on monday, can I then call you, so you can come pick them up? I have a very important meeting at work".

I replied: "Hi. I understand that your meeting must be important, but I am not able to take the kids. I am sure you will figure something out."

That's a perfect response. You are getting there. Be patient. There will be time to play happy broken family in the future.