Lynn,

Thanks for your advice. I feel good when I give H some slack. For instance, he said he would cut the grass this past week and I said "ok, I will cut the backyard." (it's fenced in, so I can do it while watching our kids) He ended up cutting 1/2 of the front yard on Sunday (a week later) and had to stop so he could get ready to fly to Europe for 2 weeks on business. I didn't give him any attitude, I said, "That's fine, I can finish it up." That's just one example.

I am feeling jealous of H and sorry for myself at the moment. Check out my thread if you have any more advice. I hate to throw in the towel when I feel so close, but AAARRRRGGGHHHH! nik