Perfect! Let her see that you had everything under control...sounds delish!!!!!

More thoughts.....Yep, I think she hates being away from them and is doing that to keep herself "in there". A few things about that....she hates what she is doing (good), she is choosing to spend time with the family (good), she is taking "your time" away from you and making herself look like the "good mommy" even though she moved out(bad). I see it as your opportunity for retro info...don't chicken out...do it..... Tonight should be interesting. Let us know how it goes. It will help you figure out how to go in the future if she does this again.

Your "convo" and "Mm Hmm ing" sounds perfect. Focus on you and the task, not her and what she is saying...unless it is about the kids and important when to pick up info and the like.

OK, I get what you are saying about watching someone in pain....yes, you got that right....we just want to come over and sit with you, talk to you, laugh with you, ......just be with you, h4h.

\:\) Now, get that chicken ready and smelling and looking good, table set, etc.