Well, "we" and "our" continues to be common in discussions and teh house is off the market. I think that she is seeing a life married to me, but I am not sure and I am not asking.

The geographic distance will be an issue for me more than her, and I remain content (not overjoyed) to continue down this path. Our phone conversations continue to lengthen a bit, but we do not discuss R.

I'm not sure what the kids wil think of the house coming of the market, because they are still under the assumption that they are moving here when it sells. Theyu may be confused, but with ou R where it seems to be now, it will be an easier talk with them. Daddy's job is there, mine is here, etc.

We are cetainly in a better place than we have been for at least 6 months. What that means, who knows. If I can keep from tripping over myself by trying to push or move too quickly I think we might make it - but I am still working on keeping my expectations at zero.