All sorts of comments came to mind but Dana summed it up sooo well. So I'll take a slightly different angle:
Think for a second about where you are and how things are going for you in your life right now as opposed to even 12 months ago. Back then you didn't know how you were going to make it financially, you had house worries, all sorts of unknowns. And you have taken every single challenge and grabbed it by the horns. You have basically reinvented yourself. I know you know this, because you've thanked X and OW for opening that door for you - and you are absolutely right!
Now, as I see it your X acts like an inconsiderate a$$ more often than not and probably always will to some degree or another, whether he realizes it or not - it doesn't really matter. So, this crap will probably surface from time to time. But ya know what - if you keep doing what you're doing, and those around you (in this case your sis) do the same, then like Dana said it will all basically blow over. So the key is to not let it affect you because really - it isn't worth your time; it's like an annoying bug that buzzes around your head, not really a danger or causing you pain but simply annoying. And eventually bugs go away-
However there is always plan B - The Wrath of Julie...which is not a bad option either should you choose to exercise it...
You are doing FANTASTIC
Keep up the good work
Kev
"Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall." -Confucius
"God alone decides the contest; but we must put our shoulders to the wheel." -Adm. D.G. Farragut
Kevin-38; XW-36 M-2.5, together 4 Bomb-1/6/07; D-6/27/07
