We have decided on an attorney to file the paperwork and I will be meeting with him next week. Since everything was decided in mediation this next step is a legal formality. While we were in Oregon Brian moved out most of the furniture that he is keeping. We are now working on dividing up the smaller items. E-mail has been a terrific tool for communicating with minimal conflict.
The kids have also started spending their time with Brian at his apartment rather than at the house. Tonight will be their second over-night visit there. So, far they seem to be weathering these changes well, but I am keeping a close eye on them. Olivia has expressed confusion about the situation saying, "moms and dads are married so how will you guys still be my mom and dad if you aren't married anymore?" I take every opportunity to re-assure, comfort and keep the lines of communication wide open. Of course, every time someone has a bad day I worry that it's because of the divorce. It's so hard to know why they do what they do. Sometimes a bad day is just a bad day.
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