Episode IV: A New Hope (?)

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Well, last night with the boys was MUCH better. S10 got about 3/4 of his essay done he was supposed to do over x-mas break and neglected to mention anything about. He actually did his own research and put together a fairly well written paper. S11, still a bit stand-offish, but this morning got up with out any arguement unlike yesterday. Both of which went to bed voluntarily early. again, don't know what goes on 'over there' but when they come back they are always tired and cranky.

BIL was 'over there' helping FIL sort through some stuff he's accumulated over the years and throw some stuff out. Then apparent FIL went ape on W regarding the condition of his house she's living in. I asked out of curiosity if OM was there to defend her honor, he was not (wonder if he ever had the brass to ask for her hand in marriage either)

So, that brings us to today, which I think is going to be a MAJOR indicator of everything. As usual on Wednesday's I plan to take the boys to dinner and get out for a bit (not in budget, but I don't care) , relax and spend social time together (dinner at home cooking for 7 kind of forbays this). BUT, I have now had the boys for 2 nights straight. So since W and I never discussed a plan for this week with them, here's what I'm thinking:

1-She's driving that wedge between her and OM as she said she would and will allow me have them for the duration of the week to 'ween' them off of OM.

2-Most of #1 and W will join us for dinner? That'd be nice

3-W takes them after dinner, maybe still joins leaving half a hope?

4-W takes them before I get home as been done previously and keeps them tonight and tomorrow and shows me that nothing is being done.

I still have hope and belief at this point, I know it's "hard" for her. I would take much comfort in knowing that she has made other arrangements to get her to work in the morning, that would be huge. Once again only time will tell, and so far it's looking up, or so it seems.