Mentally tiring

What an odd weekend.

Friday, she tells me she is off for 2 weeks with the children and I am to look after the dogs.  I breathe a sign of relief at the thought of some space and don't mind the dogs.  Friday night decide to call inlaws to check she has arrived, she hasn't and there is slight concern as we assumed she would go during the day and its 6pm by now.  Advise that she has lost job and so be prepared for a difficult time.  Sister in law asks if she can help in anyway to try and 'mediate'.  I'm not sure that will work but it's up to her if she wants to try.

Saturday.  I do my jobs etc, watch the rain and some of the Olympics.  Go out in the evening to a work do getting home at 0030 hrs.  Her car in the drive!  Children in bed and then I realize father inlaw is here as well.  So no quiet time for me, in fact it's got worse.  

Sunday.  Speak to mother in law.  She is very worried for her mental health.  Language and behaviour apparently quite unacceptable and she is sorry I have them back with father inlaw.  She is planning to write to GP re her health.  We are all very concerned about anti d's and heavy alcohol consumption.  The sister who tried to intervene has said she would happily never speak to her again as stbx was so rude to her.  When I get home (had to get out sunday pm) she asks when am I walking the dogs as she is on holiday and I should do it.  She's been sitting on her arse all afternoon!  I took myself off at that point as I don't need the hassle.

So what will happen now?  The Directions Appointment for the Children's Order is in September and we have to see CAFCASS first which will be lively.  All I want is a reasonable solution to all this which puts the children first.  Still don't think we will achieve that.

Have now sorted a reasonable bed to sleep on so not so physically tired, just mentally drained.