Moving onto a better life. That's what this next chapter of my life is going to be titled. Things with my GF couldn't be better. I'm so much happier than I was with my XW the last few years. It took me awhile to realize the marriage wasn't that great (blame goes equally to me and XW).
I introduced my daughters to GF and her daughter. It went great. I hope this isn't just limerance. I don't think it is.
The girls are adjusting well. Older daughter is having a great start to the gymnastics season. Younger daughter has some emotional swings, but she is such a sweetheart. Both girls continue to ace school. My relationships with them have never been better.
My job is going well. My boss is really happy with my work. I'm due for a big bonus in February.
The only downside is we haven't sold the house down south yet, and it's causing financial stress (the bonus will help alleviate that). We closed in May and had several closing dates lined up. One thing after another. Most recently, was the water heater breaking and flooding the basement and putting our buy in jeopardy (closing date on 12/30). XW and I are splitting the huge mortgage. That plus the mortgage at my new house, Christmas, etc. has not allowed me to take advantage of my salary and flight benefits, so that's disappointing. I haven't had to worry about money in close to 25 years, so maybe the Good Lord is just humbling me.
