Hey Jaybee!
As always, I was so happy to hear from you. I hope u are doing well..I have to stop by for a visit!
Hi Angelica,
So thrilled to make you laugh!!
Not too much to report, which is good I guess.
I was placed for student teaching come January 16th. Provided I passed my certification exam, I am to teach high school English to seniors. Nothing like throwing me into the wolves!!
New Guy and I had a good weekend. Still getting over a cold I just can't seem to shake so we had a mellow time. Met friends last night and had a burger..then out for a beer at a party.
Kids had a good weekend with XH. I picked them up early from a restaurant. XH took them to lunch and kids called me to ask if they can come home early. XH said he didn't know what to do with them. Seems like he is down the depression road again. I knew it was coming since it is the holidays. He is so predictable. Oh, and yes, he and the Rat are going at it again. I could have seen that one coming, too.
Refinancing my mortgage which has taken such a loooong time. Using some of the money to pay legal fees which are way to much to even admit, and some credit card debt. Looking forward to this clean slate feeling. Going to use some of that money to fix up things around the house..like my dishwasher that has been broken for a year!!
I guess no news is good news. The only new thing going on is that XH and I are speaking again. He looked so bad today when I saw him. In the same old sweatshirt he used to wear years ago, hair short again which is unusual, and sad eyes again.
I tried my best to make conversation with him today. He was receptive..I thought it was good for the kids to see us be nice to one another. I have no problem with it but I know he does. He doesn't even need to say it. I know how much he regrets what he did just by looking at him.
My life is better now despite the financial stuff and single parent exhaustion. I don't walk on eggshells anymore and I wouldn't want that lifestyle again. It was horrific.
New Guy had his seven year old daughter here today. First time I spent time alone with her. We had a great time. My kids were with XH so I had fun just hanging talking to her. She has had a rough ride, too. She is with her dad fifty percent of the time and her mom fifty percent. They alternate each day.
He is more like Mr. Mom so I do anticipate him getting full custody eventually. To be honest with you, it's what I love about him the most, his loyalty to his daughter and family.
Well, gotta run. I have a date with some chocolate graham crackers and a glass of ice cold milk!!
