Went to IC today - first time in a month! I could hardly believe it. And no phone calls to her at all. That's pretty amazing, and she pointed out that it was a sign of growth. Told her all about the vacation, having kids see X for lunch afterwards, letting the little stuff go... also about how I wondered about not being able to have any contact with him at all, but while recognizing that this is the healthiest way to be right now. She pointed out that he has proven that he isn't ready for any kind of civil dealings, either, not just me. We spoke about in-laws and that sitch, how I have backed off relying on her for support for probably most of the past year, and that leaving the opening there for them to feel free to go is the best thing. I know I'll be fine either way, but it is nice for the kids especially, to have them here. So it is what it is for the time being. Meanwhile, I have to get back to concentrating on fixing up the house, first to live in, second, to make it marketable and protect my asset, if I do decide a move is in order in the future.
I am grateful for friends who tell me their thoughts and ideas, like you all do.
We are set to have a GLORIOUS weekend, in the low 80s!! Hope you all get to enjoy it, too!! My daughter's 10th birthday party is this weekend - a sleepover Sat, then up and off to the indoor water park with 7 kids!
