Youngest daughter graduating college , which I đź’Ż paid for. I told her a couple months again I'd like to take her on a trip to Europe to celebrate. Daughter told me her mom was going to go take her to France (AP and current BF is from France) so I say that's great we'll figure something else out.

One month ago I reminded daughter I had her passport and asked what days she would be gone (both kids live with me 100%) Daughter told me the plans hadn't been finalized yet but She would let me know. I'm thinking two months lead time is kind of short but okay

Find out yesterday trip is canceled and there aren't any alternatives so I spent the day trying to figure out a trip, maybe Hawaii or Panama I'm not doing Europe cuz I don't want that phone call ( you knew we were going to Europe, how could you, blah blah blah.

My ex, who lives 5 miles away (with BF) rarely sees kids and doesn't take them on any of the numerous trips she goes on. When I say rarely sees them, I'm talking maybe 50 times in last four years.

I think it's sad for my kids, honestly Ex just sucks None of this surprises me, Ex got a boatload of đź’µ in the settlement and spends-0- on kids, not even giving them spending money (on scholarship so can't work).

I keep thinking she wasn't like this when we were married but also thinking I was the glue that held everything together now she's half of a super selfish partnership where it's all fun in the sun since 100% of the family responsibilities are on me.

My life turned out better than imagined post divorce but Ex's dismissal of her kids leaves me shaking my head Ex is the one who wanted kids, I was happy (at that time) without them.