W just told me that some friends invited us to dinner next week and she asked if I wanted to come, and should she get a sitter.
Originally Posted by Terapin
"I'll stay with the kids." Leave out the 'I'd like to'
I Agree.
I assume you are speaking to her in person about this. Tone, inflection, facial expression, body language are very important.
This is how I would state it :"I'll stay with the kids. You go and have a great time."
Your intention is to communicate that staying home with the kids will be a great time. Nothing else could be better, but she is free to go find that out.
"What is best for my kids is best for me" Amor Fati Link to quotes: https://www.divorcebusting.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2879712
