hey sweet girl I only got to read your post about your day of house improvements with H and I just wanted to tell you that it sounds great!!!! I really liked "why didn't we do this a long time ago??" And how you restrained yourself from going out for the bits and bobs with him (who knows, maybe that was his way of taking a needed breather from an intrinsically intense situation). You handled everything so well. Don't beat yourself up about being too chatty... you are reflecting and can always adjust!!! It might have even helped him feel a bit more normal and comfortable.
from my POV there are tons of positives... just keep 'em coming!!
I will post more later, I just got back from iowa and need to go to sleep!!!