Ups and Downs

[Energizer Bunny]

Just for my own blogging purposes, more "Happy Face" at the GMA house. She made dinner, started lots of conversation and even asked about my day last night. We've been through this before. After a couple of days or a week, she can't keep it up so she starts being mean, withdrawln, or inconsiderate (dropping the bait). In the beginning, I jumped right on it and eventually said something snotty, passive/aggressive, or complained. I don't do it so much now though. That seems to get to her more.

I have been receptive, but not too receptive. I am not initiating conversations. Lots of time in the garage or working in the yard. (I have always been the persuer)

I really think this is her way of "trying" but it hasn't been effective. We need new tools. I haven't shared DB with her, but as we all know doing the same thing and expecting different results doesn't work. Since she's not changing her tactic, I will have to keep changing my response.

She's out of town (w/S7) this weekend. That's definitely a change from our past. She would never have gonr out of town w/o me. It will be a good break for both of us.