Life is plodding on, no R talk, but plenty of work issues talk. W still not close, but there are hints that it is getting better (hope I'm reading the right signs).
W is seriously looking for a different job (OP works in same company), as it does not give her the flexibility to be with the children. They have really upset her over the past week and I have been there with a shoulder to cry on
First Christmas party this weekend, so that will be fun. The one next week is with her (supposedly) new work crowd, so it will be more tense for her, but I will make sure its a fun night.
I'll take a leaf out of Jarhead's manual (he's da man) and be happy, happy, happy.
