I don't think the calls are pursuing. He isn't backing off. Just monitor and if not right you'll know. Glad you had dinner as a family.
I know what you mean about being sad. I miss my mother also. She has been gone 22 tears in June and I miss her everyday. I wish she were here to comfort me. I know things wouldn't look so bad if she were here.
I felt sad and betrayed when H bought new stuff for his apartment but I just came to terms with it. It wasn't worth me getting really upset about. In the end when they come home we can somehow use the stuff or give it away.