ROOT - Been meaning to read through your threads but haven't had the opportunity to do so. Another item for my evergrowing list...
It is nice that D is of age and maturity to look after herself and S - and that S does work with her to behave when W and I can't be there. I have floated the idea of us (meaning all four of us) doing more things together but W isn't too keen on the idea. More often than not, the kids have told me that they don't like seeing me kept out of activities that she does with them. Also, D told me that she is more than a bit afraid of W's reaction if D brings up the subject.
With the cooler weather coming up, W would be even more disinclined to go for an evening walk since she abhors the cold. Even though W has no apparent interest in my activitites/work/life, I make sure that I don't follow that path. I know my "active listening" skills have improved tremendously over the past 5+ years with her so she can't complain that I don't pay attention or that I don't engage her in conversation.
Well, back to the old grindstone...
Me 52, STBEX 52 D 17, S 12 M 20 years Em Sep since 2002, Phys Sep Sept 2009
I have floated the idea of us (meaning all four of us) doing more things together but W isn't too keen on the idea. More often than not, the kids have told me that they don't like seeing me kept out of activities that she does with them. Also, D told me that she is more than a bit afraid of W's reaction if D brings up the subject. 
