I haven't demanded that she leave. She knows I know, and that's enough for now. But the children are not prepared for their mother to walk out the door, suitcases in hand. I won't take a bullet for W, but I surely will for them.
That being said, a good end to the day yesterday, a good start to the day today.
W asked me to join her for TV; I accepted. We chatted pleasantly. Asked how her day was, let her vent for a while. Did my thing, she did hers.
This morning much of the same. She got frustrated with child who didn't move fast enough to suit her; DrHemlock said in a steady and even voice: "Look, you've said you want me to step up and take some of the pressure off you, and I heard you. So let me step up. Go on about your business, and I'll handle Child."
She insisted on carrying on w/ Child, but the look of befuddlement on W's face was worth every penny I spent on DB Coach.
