I had treated myself to an upgraded seat.  I am short so the extra leg room was luxurious. 

 I was held up by immigration.... they asked me lots of questions, and if it wasn't for the fact that I had money to support myself, and a friend to stay with, they would not have let me in. 

I had a really bad cold, I pride myself on having a good immune system, but I'd managed to catch my sister's cold before I left. 

As soon as I could, I got myself a cell phone and told my kids they could call me no matter what time, day or night.

I felt so alone, even in a house with other people.  By the end of

Now we have social services involved in this.  Not just Cafcass but the child care team.  I don't know if this is good or bad as I have yet to speak to the case officer myself.  stbx has been interviewed and apparently children are to be seen tomorrow but no-one seems to know for sure and no appointment has been made.  I am guessing that our GP has contacted them but it could have been the school although they wre reluctant to action things.

I think I said last time the school have said they will not allow the children to go home with their mother so they are in afterschool care until 4.30/5pm

What a weekend!  Saw the kids and had a great time, and we talked about the future.  My son wants to live with me, my wife agreed, and he's moving in after Xmas.  My daughters are happy enough where they are, and have decided to stay with their mum, and it looks like that's going to work for all of us.  She's found someone, and I'm happy for her.

We actually talked for the first time in ages, and I'm hoping we can do this without animosity now.  

I'd write more, but it's 2am I'm tired after a long drive, and ready for sleep.  Just wanted to share this moment with you all.

G'night!