Sounds like this is one confused little puppy JV. He must have changed his mind 25 times during that convo. You are doing wonderfully by NOT making the choice for him to stay. HE KNOWS YOU WANT HIM TO STAY!!!! But he must make the choice on his own otherwise he has the excuse that he stayed out of guilt, you crying, whatever. Sounds like its time to park the kids at the in-laws and so something nice for you- ok?????