No kidding man, throw us a bone from time to time. LOL!
I'm glad your keeping busy and that's great news about the job man. Kick some @ss there.
I know it sucks having the papers over your head. Don't let it rattle you. I don't have to explain to you how loooong this is so I will just remind you.
Phase??? um yeah. It's called the one where he is old enough to see it all for himself. I'm sorry. This has to be tough for him. I would let her take ALL the responsiblity when it comes to making amends with her son. If he is calling her out on her BS, it may be a while though. He needs you man. Be there for him. Maybe do something special for him from time to time.
I'm glad you came out of hiding, it sounds like you have been busy. Yeah, that whole Fed thing, that has to be real fun.
Always remember you will never be given more than you can handle.