What I meant was the cycle will continue on W's part.
The kids and I always have fun. We recently had our first trip as a one parent family and it went well. We are going to the beach in a few weeks. It was difficult but I can handle it. During moms time this summer they go to a school-sponsored day care program. On my time I keep them with me. The sad thing is, they don't like their moms new house, nor do they want to go back with her every other week. She blames me for setting "false expectations" because I'm financially set and can take them to do anything they want. However, we do many things that don't cost any money and get quality bonding time. I work 16 shifts per month and get kids during my off weeks, so I've put my personal life on hold.
They are in counseling once per week. Per W counselor said they are doing well and can go to twice monthly sessions. This is coincidentally when W has to start paying half the cost. Counselor has not informed me of this. I offered to pay full cost indefinitely but the judge said no (non covered medical expense). We had a deal to inform counselor ahead of time as to when we would introduce new romantic interest to the kids. This would give them a month or so to focus on that. We go back next week and I plan on informing her that OM has been around kids and we need to discuss with kids. I dont think that an arbitrary time when the papers are signed is a signal to drop back on counseling. They will need it for quite some time. I wouldn't know how to explain W confused state to the kids, but will talk to counselor about it.
