Sounds like you are handling things very well.....I nkow the slowness can be very frustrating. Sounds like you are reading her pretty well. The smiles, though small are a good thing. It is good that you are letting her drive the car with the occassional invite. Has she been hanging out a little before taking the kids or was yesterday an exception?
TwinDad Me 39, W 36, M 11 W - MLC, WAW???? 2 Kids B/G 3 YRS Old Start of the Long and Bumpy Road..... On the verge of piecing.....a new beginning