...thinking about complicated family dynamics.

The ex is, officially, settled down again.  And, it's been fantastic.  He's met this girl that's a perfect match for him and it's made life about 1000 times easier for me.   Selfishly, I hope they end up getting married so she can take care of him forever.  The kids like her and they really like her three kids, plus she makes sure there's food in the house, which is a giant bonus.

Now, if I could just figure out how all this 21st century family divorce stuff will work for the holidays.