Hey NT glad to hear from you! I was starting to worry....I hoped you wouldn't leave without giving me my goodbye kiss ;\)

I think its great that your W apologized for her reaction to you, but dude...that was a close one! It could have gone either way you know. But I do understand that sometimes you have to just get it out in the open so she knows exactly where you stand.

OK...now you've said it, keep trying to live it....the changes I mean. You've told her that you have changed and that you will keep standing. Now you have to live it...for real...for good...for you. She has to not only hear about them, but SEE them as well. Hang in there and I'm sure she will see that the changes are genuine and long lasting.

It's great that you and your W can have fun times with the kids. I envy you in that regard. H and I do not have children together so we can't share that. Enjoy those times as I'm sure you do and hopefully W will remember how great a family she really has.

As far as your next visit, keep it light man...remember keep expectations at a minimum. Not trying to rain on the parade...I just don't want to see you hurt that's all. I'm pulling for you dude...you sound good right now!!! (While I'm sitting here smiling like an idiot....just like a proud Mama!!!) \:\) Glad you're in a place in your life now where you seem sure of what you want and hopeful of the future! Good times a comin'...I'm sure!!!

LJ