I think that is a good plan for both your sanity and as a 180 to address his "mothering" concerns.
However, I think a simple statement of, I won't be calling and checking up on you, but I get anxious if you are late and would appreciate you choosing to update me" is not unwarranted.
Kris and I came up with a great analogy - WASs are like florescent light bulbs. They sometimes flicker a few times before they actually come on.
Perhaps he needs to hear it clearly one more time to "get" it?
Michelle - Proud DR Rockette S: 28JUL07, D'd: 29OCT09 http://tinyurl.com/27j9qo2