Thanks for pointing that out. I shouldn't try to mind read, and yes, it does suck! But that's life sometimes and that which doesn't kill ya...

The kids and I are doing pretty well, thanks for asking! I've been exercising regularly. Talking with my support system as needed, but quite a bit less than I needed to in the first couple weeks. The kids haven't wanted to talk much about H leaving and the lack of contact... I ask occasionally if they're OK, but mostly we're just moving on with life. Basketball games and homework in the evenings, making lunches in the AM and just trying to stay committed to our routines. I'm not holed up in my bedroom at night anymore, talking with friends/sisters, and have been journaling and even starting a novel. It's a romance novel though that my BF gave me. I think maybe I should try a mystery, John Grisham or something. The book idea came from my C - she asked me what was something I do that causes me to lose track of time. A fictional novel was my first response, and I haven't read a good book for probably 2 yrs. So, that was a great recommendation and I'm enjoying the time.

One thing my H and I did in the summer was mountain bike. I've always struggled with being in good enough shape to pedal uphill on the trails (downhill is SO much easier \:\) ). I'm working on my running and biking, and have no expectations that H will ride with me this summer. But if I'm in good shape I'll have more fun when I go with friends, and feel better wearing shorts, so it's all good!

Will be going for that pedicure soon - it's almost sandal weather around here once the snow melts.

That was perfect question because it reminds me of what's going well, what I can and have been able to control, and staying focused on all of that gives me the PMA I need and DESERVE!