W finally saw the tent. Her usual first question would have been "well, how much did that cost?" But she didn't ask that this time. She jokingly said the "tent fairy" must have visited us.
I just said, somewhat slyly, that yeah, the kids and I are going to camp out tonight and that she was welcome to join us. She said no, she would sleep indoors - she said it in a humorous tone. She does have a head cold still. Regardless, no big deal, the kids and I will have fun.
Later, when I was setting up the rain tarp for the tent, she came out to help me. She agreed it was a pretty cool tent. I could just tell the "how much did it cost" question was driving her nuts. She helped me finishe putting it up, then asked how much it cost. I said $XX (less than $100), and although she did not say anything, I could see her grimmace (I don't think she knew I could see her do that). I didn't show anything, but it sort of pi$$ed me off. Not too much, but this has always been an issue with us. Definitely something we will have to work on if we reconcile (say "if" not "when" so as not to have any expectations). But, honestly, I don't care right now about how much the dam$ tent cost. The kids and I will have fun, and I didn't buy an expensive one. So to he!! with what she thinks right now.
Anyway, W is still in a good mood. We will have to see if she really doesn't join us in the tent tonight. Especially after we do smores. Her loss if she doesn't. Should be a lot of fun. I don't know who's more excited - the kids or me.
