Thank you Own, unchien, wooba for listening and commiserating. The real talk is appreciated.
Consent orders are signed and on their way to be filed with the court. Execution date depends on slowdowns/shutdowns due to coronavirus, but should be within 4-6 weeks. It's a relief to have the business side of things over and done. My L said she will prepare the divorce paperwork sometime in May, ready to file in June.
Not sure on the best way to file for divorce (solely or jointly). A sole application means I will have to attend a court hearing. I'm happy to pay for the application myself whether it's sole or joint. I'll do some research and speak to my L.
My last email to XH was on February 25th asking if we could work out the parenting plan between us. I offered to commence the new schedule that very evening if he agreed to it then and there. I haven't heard anything back. So that's four opportunities for dinner/bathtime with S2 he has missed, and one overnight weekend he could have had in that time.
But me? I get daily dinners and bathtimes and bedtime stories and snuggles. I know that these days will be over all too quickly. He is such a funny and sweet little boy. This morning I went to wake him up to get ready for his dad's visit. Before he even opened his bleary little eyes, he said "Hi mama, cuddles and kisses" and dropped a big kiss on my mouth when I picked him up.
He has also started exclaiming "oh my goodness!" out of nowhere which is so quaint and cute. When our two cats start playing up he says "Oh my goodness! Naughty cats, I go have a look."
Oh, and the other night we finished our bedtime story and I told him it was lights out. He politely informed me "S2's a little bit busy".
Last one. We always have a big chat when I pick him up from daycare. Last Thursday I asked did you have fun at dad's house that morning and what did you do? He replied "Dada cooked eggies, hot hot hot". That was the first time he was able to tell me what he does with XH, and since XH doesn't communicate that information, I felt a little more at ease. It was also very cute!
