Update

Phantomgirl · March 2013

I talked to BM and DH about collecting SS on ?some' Saturday afternoons instead of Fridays. DH said ?whatever you want' and BM said it does not suit her.

Plan B - two weeks ago SS went to his friends house on Saturday after soccer for a few hours and this past Saturday SS friend came to our house. It actually worked out great as SS and his friend totally entertained themselves. This Saturday I will do something fun with him so we are now good for weekends. I'm
am having to call and introduce myself to his friends parents but so far everyone has been really nice and open to play dates.

Friday I collected SS and on the way home he asked me who he had to buy a mother's day present for (it's this weekend in Ireland). I told him obviously his mother. And he said he knew that but he was wondering if there was anyone else expecting a present. I asked if he was talking about me and he said yes. I told him it was totally up to him but that I never ?expect' gifts. He told me that he probably wouldn't buy me a gift as realistically I am not a mother although I guess you could call me half a mother. He said his mom wanted flowers and he was going to buy them at Lidl (supermarket). He asked me if I would take him to get them and how much they cost. I said probably about $10. I definitely will not be getting flowers! BUT I can pick something for $5 if I want.

I honestly had to stifle the laughter. Half a mother! Call me crazy but in that
instance I couldn't believe that I wanted to reduce visitation.

Kick me if I ever suggest that again.