So I had Friday off which was cool. Originally I took it off for the condo closing, which didn't happen. I had some day schtuff to take care of, so I just took it anyway. Amazing day, 60's (which is not too common yet here in Massachusetts) got heaps done. Even bought a couple new coins.

Saturday was laid back, another KILLER day in the 60's. Took the kids to the same Mexican restaurant I went to the night before (can't get enough I guess). Otherwise we didn't do much. Oh yea, I got into an email brawl with the ex wife. Those are soooo much fun! What bothers me is that she includes the kids in the brawl. My mother did that when I was a kid and from my perspective (back then) it was really awful. You are supposed to be angry with your father without really understanding why.. taking of course your mother's word (because you live with her) over any other.
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The arguement? (which is ridiculous in my opinion) My older son is leaving Saturday with a Youth Group for 10 days to London and Paris. My family and I took care of the cost ($4500) plus I took him to get his passport and will be giving him spending money. I asked her to do one thing, drive him to the airport in NYC (about a 2 1/2 hour drive). She wouldn't even do that much. So I emailed her outlining what MY contribution was and this was the least she could do.
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Her response?

1. Shove that $4500 up my ass she doesnt owe one thing for his trip because in the past "She's paid plenty"

2. If "I don't want to pay for my children I can stop anytime!!" LOL um ... where the hell is that coming from? She does this quite often. She spouts off that she's spent on this and that blah blah. But all I do is explain my contribution to this trip and ask her to do SOMETHING and she tells me if I don't want to contribute I can stop??? That's a great angle to come at me with! Actually not so much try again..

3. Get out of her life! (haha that's a good one. So realistic, when sharing two minor children. )I keep mulling this one over and over in my head and don't get what she means. As if I really am interested in being a part of her life. She is a nightmare, any part I may have played in her life directly ended the day I moved out. I fail to see how discussions over our children constitute my involvement in her life.

anyway... the kids are getting older now, and these "confrontations" should be less and less now.
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thank.god
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Yesterday the kids and I went to see Haunting in CT. Not too bad actually, much better than Knowing I thought.
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The date from Friday (and last week) came over last night and we hung out. We watched some stupid Julianne Moore movie where the whole world goes blind except her. not so good. I am not feeling the attraction to this guy. I keep trying but it's just not there. I think we will become friends, which is fine with me.
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That was my thrilling weekend.
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How was yours?