LexieCat, good point. I don't have any proof he is attending AA or parenting classes beyond his word, and he has shown a thousand times over that he lies and twists the truth in order to serve his needs better. Besides, wishing revenge upon another parent doesn't scream "I'm taking parenting classes" to me. And AA won't do much good if he thinks he can keep drinking in moderation.
Seems like I will have to wait until November to see what evidence he can show