Thanks Mel. I try to keep telling myself I am, but when I have to listen to Mr. Arrogant say I'm not, it's really easy to let his perceptions override mine.

I'm thinking he was trying to counter my concern that he parties too much (when the kids are with him) with what he considered an equally ridiculous argument - that not partying enough on my part is just as bad. However, I fail to see having a less than flourishing social life as bad or worse than ignoring your kids because you're more interested in having fun with your SO and your younger, childless friends.

That was kind of the order things took yesterday - I'd raise a concern, he'd counter with his exaggerated concern about me but on the opposite end of the spectrum.

Arrrrrgh! I'm having a hard time getting back into a work frame of mind since yesterday. I'm taking the kids to Madison this weekend come hell or high water, but the office is gonna be peeved if I have another short work day today.