Absolutely is a challenge. And you usually do really well and that's all you can ask of yourself. Imperfection, yeah, that's true. You're not flawless yet. But you know, I found myself wondering how all this is for her. She's got to be even more miserable than you are and I say that, b/c so much "crap" emanates from her. Also, her coping skills for frustration are at the same level as s8's... I mean, really, "Daddy won't let me make you pancakes!" What'd you do, trap her? I think I might have laughed in her face or said, "Yes, b/c we HATE HER pancakes!" What a wacky w...otoh, next time you date someone for "real", think how great/normal she'll appear, compared to w...
Good luck FIB, (thank God she's working today). Enjoy your time with the kids. (( j ))
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