IMO some detail with your Mom would be ok that way you would sound or should sound upbeat and happy. Just don't take all her calls and try to be the first to end them.

If you know about when your kids are going to bed and they haven't called, call them, you don't HAVE to talk to your W if you do keep it short.

Me:40
W: 39
T: 17 years
M: 15 years
S-9
D-6
D final 11/10/2009

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