The beak comment made me laugh. Sometimes kids become fascinated with the oddest things.
As always your post has something in it which reminds me of how lucky I am to be around my boys. Thank you so much!
I too still believe that we are taking the higher road. Not that we are keeping score, but we know that we are considering the past and making changes within ourselves to make us better people. Below is an excerpt from an email my brother sent me I dont share many letter or emails but thought this was fitting...
It sucks to see someone happy w/out you, but rebound relationships are temporary. He's the fluff, you are a man of substance, character. You are changing for the betterment of yourself and those around you.
Those boys know who their daddy is, they know where home is, and who has taken care of them. You've bentover backwards to be nice and helpful, always there. You should be commended for it, not many dads would do that.