This is a Journal entry by Good Doctor Zomnker (This must be Tuesday," said GDZ to himself, sinking low over his Dr. Pepper, "I never could get the hang of Tuesdays.")
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Good Doctor Zomnker (This must be Tuesday," said GDZ to himself, sinking low over his Dr. Pepper, "I never could get the hang of Tuesdays.") Started conversation Jul 13, 2005
The ex called me today (she's got the kids until tomorrow) she's apparently having problems with C and wanted to know if she could bring him home today.
This from the woman who can't be bothered to give me a break from kids the *ONE* time I called her on short notice (her day off also) and asked the same question.
This from the woman who "wants physical custody of the kids."
If she can't handle them for a couple of days, what would she do if she *did* have physical custody of them? Not that that is going to happen before my death.
I wanted to ask her how she was going to handle them full time if she couldn't do it part time but, didn't know a very diplomatic way of doing so.
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Hypatia Posted Jul 13, 2005
Then don't put it politely. It's a legitimate question.
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Teuchter Posted Jul 13, 2005
Make sure you're keeping notes of these events, Zomnker - detailing dates, timings and circumstances.
It will all help when push comes to shove. 
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Gw7en, Voice of Chaos (Classic) Posted Jul 13, 2005
Just say, "Thank you for giving me my kids." Ultimately, that's what she's doing.
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Montana Redhead (now with letters) Posted Jul 13, 2005
Thanking is one thing. Writing it down is another. And asking her point blank how she thinks she can handle full-time physical custody if she can't handle a couple of days is another, as well.
All three of them are things to be done.
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Good Doctor Zomnker (This must be Tuesday," said GDZ to himself, sinking low over his Dr. Pepper, "I never could get the hang of Tuesdays.") Posted Jul 14, 2005
Thank You all. She ended up keeping them again tonight as per the plan, she didn't sound very happy about doing it though. Guess this works to my advantage, I don't know what I would do if my kids weren't living with me.
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Sol Posted Jul 14, 2005
Perhaps she'll drop the idea if she's made to do the looking after when she should rather than when she feels like it.
I agree with the others though. You don't have to be polite about asking that question and make sure you write it down.
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Good Doctor Zomnker (This must be Tuesday," said GDZ to himself, sinking low over his Dr. Pepper, "I never could get the hang of Tuesdays.") Posted Jul 15, 2005
Kids got home tonight and tell me they haven't had a bath since they were last home, this really irks me. Yes, it is written down.
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Teuchter Posted Jul 15, 2005
Also note the good stuff, Zomnker - like when one of the children does well at school in something. It will help demonstrate how effectively _you_ are parenting.
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Good Doctor Zomnker (This must be Tuesday," said GDZ to himself, sinking low over his Dr. Pepper, "I never could get the hang of Tuesdays.") Posted Jul 15, 2005
As far as school goes, I have all the proof I need. I have all the report cards and awards 
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Hypatia Posted Jul 15, 2005
Zomnker, if I don't catch you before you leave, have a fun camping trip.
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- 1: Good Doctor Zomnker (This must be Tuesday," said GDZ to himself, sinking low over his Dr. Pepper, "I never could get the hang of Tuesdays.") (Jul 13, 2005)
- 2: Hypatia (Jul 13, 2005)
- 3: Teuchter (Jul 13, 2005)
- 4: Gw7en, Voice of Chaos (Classic) (Jul 13, 2005)
- 5: Montana Redhead (now with letters) (Jul 13, 2005)
- 6: Good Doctor Zomnker (This must be Tuesday," said GDZ to himself, sinking low over his Dr. Pepper, "I never could get the hang of Tuesdays.") (Jul 14, 2005)
- 7: Sol (Jul 14, 2005)
- 8: Good Doctor Zomnker (This must be Tuesday," said GDZ to himself, sinking low over his Dr. Pepper, "I never could get the hang of Tuesdays.") (Jul 15, 2005)
- 9: Teuchter (Jul 15, 2005)
- 10: Good Doctor Zomnker (This must be Tuesday," said GDZ to himself, sinking low over his Dr. Pepper, "I never could get the hang of Tuesdays.") (Jul 15, 2005)
- 11: Hypatia (Jul 15, 2005)
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