Quote: Any suggestions? I'll probably leave the party early and go to the fair because of the kids, and I don't want to give any ammo to W's past claims that I favor my family (mostly my mother) over her.
Well, if you follow the advice that people have been giving me on my thread, you would stay at the party and let your wife have her evening with the kids. Going through all of the gymnastics of attending a party with out-of-town guests and then cutting out early to be with your WAW seems a bit like pursuing behavior.
On the other hand, if your wife sees you as favoring your family, this could be viewed as a 180....You must ultimately make the decision, but in an attempt not to be too wishy-washy, I would send my regrets to W and kids and enjoy your party.
