We had a really good Wednesday evening. W came home super early and we had a good Bob-prepared dinner before we piled into the minivan to visit MIL for her belated birthday celebration. S behaved himself most of the time so the visit was not too particularly stressful for W and me. D was a real sweetie - she even fed MIL her dessert (chocolate cake with raspberries) before touching hers.
While we travelled back home, W did warn me that next week was going to be very rough for her at work. So what else is new? No problem for me - just means that much more time with the kids.
Well, today I turn 44 years young. I thought about it some and said to myself: "Self, it doesn't matter that nearly half of your hair is grey or white now. And it doesn't matter if you develop bags under your eyes or get crow's feet. You are a great father and a great husband who has learned from his mistakes and continues to learn every day. If W refuses to recognize that, that's her loss. If W decides to bolt, that's her loss."
I took a look at my horoscope from the Cainer web site and here is what is says for today:
Jupiter is now back in your sign for the first time since 1992. Mercury, your ruler, is in Virgo too. It is as if it’s now standing still, in an apparent effort to maximise the length of its stay in its favourite sector of the sky. The Sun and Venus are also in Virgo and we have just enjoyed the annual new Moon in your honour. Are these special times for you? No, no, they are much more than that. They are extra-special, amazing and unusual times. during which the most magical developments can, and will, ensue.
And here is one that was in our local paper today:
You're known by others to be different, someone who likes to call the shots; you're independent and used to going your own way. You can be sensitive and moody. You're best self-employed and would be good working in the security field. The next few weeks are a very lucky time; you could hit the jackpot. There is involvement with children, perhaps as a teacher.
I don't really believe all of this - but it would be nice for some 'magic' to come my way. Maybe I need to make some of my own...
and we had a good Bob-prepared dinner before we piled into the minivan to visit MIL for her belated birthday celebration. S behaved himself most of the time so the visit was not too particularly stressful for W and me. D was a real sweetie - she even fed MIL her dessert (chocolate cake with raspberries) before touching hers. 
No problem for me - just means that much more time with the kids. 