Well, Whatis has returned from his Xmas sleepover at STBX's, and the basement sleeping quarters were all I'd dreamed they would be! We all had a wonderful family time. On Xmas eve we decorated and STBX cooked a lovely Turkey dinner for us. She had asked me to come over after lunch to help her with cooking. I arrived at the proper time and was invited to cut up celery and carrots...that's it. WTH she needed me there hours early for was beyond me but, hey, we had a nice time together chatting, chopping and cooking. Yesterday we all went to my parents for another family dinner. Again, it was a really pleasant experience. STBX was pleasant, polite and didn't argue with anyone the entire two days! She was personable and seemed to enjoy my company and trust me, that's a Xmas present in itself! She has also invited me to a get together with a group of our old friends tomorrow. This is a couple of families whom we've known for 18 years and we all vacation together in the summer but they are largely STBX's friends from before we were married. I've decided to go because we always have a good time together and they've been a part of my life forever too! Anyway, all is well in Whatis's world. Btw, Christmas Eve was our 18th wedding anniversary...Happy Belated Anniversary to me!!!
