Hang in there WI - u are NOT a bad Mother, YOU have not caused their Dad to be unreasonable with his demands. I can understand your feelings about the Courts appointing a GAL - however, that person would look at NOTHING but what is best for the kids. They would not go into the issues in that letter from your Ex, except the ones concerning the kids. But - lets hope the Mediator can work the 2 of u thru this rather than it having to go to the GAL issue.

You get yourself to that Graduation with your head held HIGH, knowing we are with u in spirit. Enjoy the celebration of this accomplishment for your daughter, and yourself (cause obviously the DAD isnt as "into" education for them as u are. Dont let him or his family take away from this time ! You have as much right to enjoy this celebration as they do !

Please try to stop thinking about what your EX wants/likes/ deems appropriate - just be a good, loving, caring Mother. Your children are getting to the age THEY will know who it is that truly has their best interests at heart, and they LOVE you.

I do not think a mediator will allow him to spend 2 hours tearing you down tomorrow - if they allow that, petition the Court for a NEW mediator ! That is NOT what a mediator is for - nor how one should conduct a session.

Keep us posted !