it went well!

as expected,
when i first went out and started talking to my stbx
he instantly made some mockery comments to my clothing, mannerisms, etc.
I made a quick "knock it off" statement and got back to business.

Things improved right away.
Not only did he get the items needed,
he bought a few extras and
even bought an extra for one of the kids who was not
comfortable with what i already had.

YEAH! for my kids!
and
YEAH for my stbx for being a man.

Of course,
he's a superficial motherfucker,
and checked the TAGS! of the dressess i had for the six year old one to see 'who made them', BUT that's to be expected.

AND everything he bought was bought from the 'right stores'
(at good deals though!)

the kids were SO proud of how they looked!

I offered stbx to keep the items he bought at his house,
but he did not. the kids brought them home.

I didnt think of the fact that my stbx is SO 'appearance'
concious that he would buy the kids what they needed to look good.

He did try to get me to buy the items at one point.
even stating where to go and what good bargains they had.
but,
as i really didnt have the $$ and stated so,
i think he believed me, or maybe im finally standing up for myself. Either way, he did the right thing!

as for Pat's comment that his ex states he always does the wrong thing...im not to that point yet, as this is new to our household.
and while my stbx may not choose gifts i prefer, i provide thier needs myself the best i can. So anything he provides im very thankful for.

all that worry for nothing.

LOL.

(by the way...i still HATE him...im just glad he was a good dad for the kids! in this situation.)