What I found was that Mr. Big could be more loving when I wasn't around to absorb all the easy love. It was more difficult for him to show affection... but he did it anyway. And besides, the kids know to expect different things from him than from me.
Four months is not a long time in comparison to four years... or longer. You have that to be grateful for. And can your time be reduced for good behavior? Boy, I think I would be as good as a church mouse...
Do you have a plan to pay the lawyer on Friday? Sounds like her presence is important.
Prayers going up... (((GwenMarie)))