Matilda and Lanzo, I do make her coffee in the morning. Your point is well-taken. I have an easier time with rising than she does, so why not help ease her into the day, and give her some latititude with her grumpiness.
She asked me to sleep with her last night and wanted to be cuddled. She said I didn't have to if I don't want to. My only concern was that it might move too quickly into sex.
We had a nice evening last night. I've been venturing into her computer/TV room more often to talk. I pulled-out a grammar book I'm reading to brush-up on some grammar and quizzed her on typical grammar mistakes. She enjoys this type of mental stimulation as grammar skills are a strength for her, and it helped me to review some basic grammar for my poetry writing.
My supervisor is leaving the agency, leaving open a management position. My W and I talked about me considering this position, and my readiness for it. I've been with the agency for twelve years, and practicing as a social worker for 19 years. I've never held a management position.
I recommend a poem called "Chinese Print: No Translation" by Peggy Shumaker from her collection, Esperanza's Hair (1985). It's about a husband's frustration over his wife's expressed unhappiness with the marriage, and his efforts to find out what she wants so he can make her happy.
CL
CL 53 W 54 M 20 yrs. 03'-09' Separation + Old Patterns + GAL 10-14' Piecing
"The Master allows things to happen. She shapes events as they come."
