Thanks, Sage! You're right and I needed the reminder. Above all else, X has always been a liar. It was something that made me very uncomfortable over the years. I'm trusting by nature, so staying on guard will take a bit of effort! I just need to come here for my 2x4s and UBT (Universal Bullsh!t Translator, for the non-Chump Lady fans).
There has been more movement on the parenting plan. He has agreed with the schedule I suggested up until S2 starts school at age 5. HOORAY. That gives me a LOT of peace. The only outstanding item now is Christmas Day. It remains to be seen if he will let the entire agreement fall apart based on this one day.
I'm pushing to get written agreement prior to implementing the new schedule this Saturday. No signature, no changes. It's become quite easy for me to address X without emotion and share the same information that I would with any caregiver. He is free to take or leave that information. Here's hoping for a signed agreement today or tomorrow.
I'm so grateful to everyone on here for the support, advice, and encouragement throughout this process. It's silly how proud I feel for sticking to my boundaries politely and firmly and not allowing him to bully or goad me into anything. The light at the end of the tunnel is near. I'm ready, S2 is ready. The next stage of our life is about to start.
