She will come home, or I'll find it in my own mind

[Heimlich]

It really sounds like she's at the beginning stages of really starting to think about what she's doing and what she's losing.

Great job.

I don't think telling the W that your plans included your S is a jab, just a plain ol' statement of fact. It's only a jab if your W really does consider him a crimp on her lifestyle. And that's her problem, not yours.

I hate baseball, but I still remember my first trip to see the Astros play in the Astrodome. Good memories for you and your son.

A note of caution, I work at home. Unless they're sick and thus lifeless in front of the TV, kids at home is not good for productivity -- at least until they get to be 6ish.

BD