Just when I think that DH might be learning something about stepping away from the DisneyDad phase, he just reminds me that he cannot let it go.

Just last week SS9 snuck his personal gaming system to school for the 20th time *after* I had pointed out that it would happen. He promised DH that he would never do that, and proceeded to do just that. It was only discovered by BM. She does have some sense after all. Did he finally lose the gaming system? No. Did he get further punishment? Not really, besides (not) doing is regular chores.

So on his own, DH told me that SS9 asked him "Dad, how would you feel if my mom and I moved to Nebraska?". He was shocked by the question, and I had a moment of weakness concerning the interesting prospect that SS9 could move a state away.

So I asked:

- "Did he say whether he'd be moving with her?". DH's answer: "Yes. SS9 said that he thought he'd be going to school there."

- "Has BM mentioned anything to you about it?" DH's answer: "No"

- "Did SS9 give you any other details like when such a thing would happen?" DH's answer: "No"

So DH contacts BM, who informs him that she's thought about the move, but told SSS9 that such a move wouldn't happen until *after* he graduates from high school.

I saw the writing on the wall at that point, because once again, SS9 is trying to get sympathy from DH over the prospect that he might not have his son. This is nothing new with SS9, because he does it on both sides of the isle to get special treatment while each of his parent's believe what he says and respond accordingly. Do they not understand that the term "Habitual Liar" has "habitual" in its title? Do they not know what "habitual" means? Definition of insanity anyone???

So I asked SS9:

- "Didn't your mom already tell you that she wouldn't do that until *after* you've graduated?" SS9's answer: "Yes"

- "Then why didn't you tell your dad that in the first place so that he wouldn't worry?" SS9's answer: "I don't know"

My answer:

- "Because you were trying to get sympathy from your dad on something that you knew wasn't going to happen. You do that on both sides, and I can see it". SS9's answer (with a snarky look): "Nuhuh"

DH should have know it with SS9's choice of words at the beginning: "How would you feel if my mom (and I) moved to Nebraska?"

Nuf said DH, but I'm the bad guy for pointing it out. Because according to DH, SS9 would never do such a thing. Argh!!! (venting is good)