To be upset that twatty exh is keeping DS for an extra day?

[ilovemilton]

School holidays are split, first two weeks DS is with me and week 3 and 4 is with exh.

Plus, he gets extra days added on equivalent to however many days I had from close of school til the first Saturday. Yes, our order is that petty.

Prior to his week starting, we have constant texts checking the time and venue of collection and demanding an instant reply.

So, he collected DS at the start of week 3 at 10am and DS is due back today. All other holidays, he has returned at the same time as he goes. I text yesterday to confirm time and location and didn't get a reply until now, to say he's going out for the day and will head back about 3. They are staying with family about two hours away.

This morning I got up and ready, and have been sitting here all excited to see him, since exh doesn't allow contact with me during his weeks.

I know it's only a few hours, but I am so upset. He's ended up with a whole extra day and ruined our plans for today.

I'm sure some of you will slate me for my game playing but I've finally had a small victory and it was lovely.

He messaged me earlier in the week to ask where Wed collection would be. I waited for the same time gap as he gave me on Sunday - 20 mins - before replying "DS is playing with friends today and will be available at x" - adding on the exact time he was late on Sunday.

We were in fact having a lovely day out. He then rang and text repeatedly, demanding to know where I was and telling me that he was on his way to my house and DS had better be ready. I again copied his text to me, adding how sad it is when plans have been agreed and then are changed last minute and "see you later 😊".

Funny how much his communication improves at this point.

Anyway, he was then 25 mins late collecting DS. I then expected a drama at return time this morning, but no, just the usual 30 mins late.