And.... we're good.

First of all... THANK YOU!!! Thank ALL of you that have been so very supportive. Secondly? Well, it's done - and it was (very nearly) painless. Some tears, some worry, but really, I think that was to be expected.

Oh, and for the record? Leon's new house is SO CUTE! Holy cow! He needs to paint (the owner *really* liked orange - lots of shades of orange)... but other than that, it's just fantastic.

I had a really productive weekend as well - trying to put things (back) together, getting rid of dog hair, giving myself room to breathe. The girls spent Saturday night at Daddy's (their) new house, in their new bunkbeds, playing their new Wii (Daddy's house warming gift from friends Trisha, Jim & Austin) and generally having a good time and getting settled in their new weekend home.

I kind of expected to feel more.... I dunno... anxiety ridden? But I suppose I got a lot of that out in the weeks/months leading up to the actual separation of houses.

Now, it's time to get on with everyday life.

Again, I can't thank all of you enough for your support.

Oh, help.

I'm not sure what to do, where to turn, who to talk to, what to say.

I seem to be being made out as the "bad guy" in this separation... dammit, it just *is*.

My Dad all but hung up on me the other night, when I told him L was moving out on Saturday... and yet when L called them to tell them, he was invited out to play golf! JEEZus!

Another example? Alright then. L and the girls went to Granny's for an overnight visit last weekend... my parents joined them for lunch and they offered L any help he needed. None of these offers have come to me... these people don't ask me how I'm doing - how I'm feeling. I want to stamp my feet and scream but you're MY family... I'm the one that you're supposed to support.

This, in addition to the week of turmoil... guilt over daycare, my baby attending Kindergarden, learning a new job, helping L pack and choose which things he'll take with him.... have left me feeling quite alone.

Firsts (2)

The 15th it is. Leon will have his own place, I will have mine. Support and encouragement strongly recommended.

*UPDATE* The children have now been told... they're pretty excited about the idea of having 2 houses (bunk beds don't hurt either ;-)) They're currently off with Daddy looking at his new house.

Firsts

Today was a day of firsts.... first day of my new job, first day of school for my oldest, first day of daycare for my youngest, first day of classes for Leon... a lot of very busy firsts. Today was also the 11th anniversary of the day we got married.

The next few weeks will be interesting. My soon-to-be-separated-from husband is trying to find a place for the 15th, which will be another first. Some days it feels like there's SO MUCH going on, others like nothing has changed.

Went to Vancouver for most of the long weekend... yes, went to the PNE as well. I truly can't believe how popular the fair is, even after all this time. It was one of the best weekends of my year, so far - but I must say... Vancouver, Mr. Sullivan, PLEASE resolve the strike issue... soon... and to the Union members and officials... PLEASE don't be greedy - you are all paid very well for what you do.

That's all folks... more updates when/as they warrant.