The inevitable phone call
I knew my ex would be unhappy about the letter folders I did for the kids.
Of course he waits until Monday morning when he thinks I'll be at work and unable to pick up. Leave a shouty voicemail then refuse to pickup to me later in the day. It's become a pattern since our divorce. Only today I'm off sick and picked up.
Deep breath while he rants. Then answer calmly which makes him rant more. I work really hard not to reply in an angry way but counter his arguments with "I told you I was doing it.". "I asked you to contribute you refused". "They are people I value and know the kids". "The kids really appreciated them". "It led to a worthwhile conversation".
Finally "I have scanned copies of everything I can reprint them any day".
He's off in a huff. And I have to remember his happiness is not any of my responsibility. Helping my kids is my priority.
Of course he waits until Monday morning when he thinks I'll be at work and unable to pick up. Leave a shouty voicemail then refuse to pickup to me later in the day. It's become a pattern since our divorce. Only today I'm off sick and picked up.
Deep breath while he rants. Then answer calmly which makes him rant more. I work really hard not to reply in an angry way but counter his arguments with "I told you I was doing it.". "I asked you to contribute you refused". "They are people I value and know the kids". "The kids really appreciated them". "It led to a worthwhile conversation".
Finally "I have scanned copies of everything I can reprint them any day".
He's off in a huff. And I have to remember his happiness is not any of my responsibility. Helping my kids is my priority.
