Trail mix- thank you. We are still working on our custody agreement. It seems to be shaking out as this: the kid stays with me during the week. His school is walking distance and we both want him to have as much stability as possible. It seems as though the kiddo will go to x’s on Friday and Saturday nights and come back on Sunday. We haven’t yet worked out summers and spring breaks. I teach so I have more flexibility in the summer but do travel out of town occasionally. We both want to be flexible and open but of course want to protect the kid. He’s nine. The kid has a phone and is learning to keep in touch with me. We will also have a family calendar and can keep track of appointments and doctors and after school activities and whatnot.

x doesn’t have any family members in town. And they’re all mad at me anyway. They don’t see his drinking as a concern. I’m not terribly surprised though. They love him and want to protect him.