Thanks guys. "Slip up" was no big deal apparently.
Busy day today. But good. Got home late (see busy day). W and kids had already eaten. Without asking, W made a plate for me. Wow, that was really nice. I thanked her for doing that. "You're welcome."
Talked about my day with W - and spoke about hers. She has been interested in talking with me. Good so far.
She sent me an IM at a point tonight when I had gone to pick up S from football practice. In her IM, she said our cat was exploring and in "her" room. Still sticks in my craw for her to refer to the GUEST room as "her" room. Oh well, no sweat.
Keep plodding along in this marathon, looking for the finish line. Patience. Patience. Patience.