apples and bananas: you are so right, and I had the very same situation as you both, took the child for 4 yrs. it only got worse the older he got though, get out while it can still be someewhat pleasant, I learned the hard way and after 4 yrs of love and care for that child, he had to watch his mother and I duke it out one night at about 8 pm for pick up over 2 hours late.. get out now and pray for the child.