Separated, new baby, but still hopeful

[newmama]

I came back from the cookie party. One person asked me about what was going on and it was so busy and loud that I was able to feel comfortable talking to her about it without addressing a large group. She was supportive and I figure she would tell everyone after I left. It's okay--different people than my work--and I know my other friends want to know what's happening. Part curiousity part concern. She made a Tiger joke and I laughed but said WH wasn't that bad because he was only doing one other woman (come on, it's been 8 months so I can have a sense of humor about it in a way!)

When I got back, WH was here to pick up our son. He asked me if I got his text message. I said I hadn't checked. He said "You're going to be mad!" I said "Really?" He told me to check my phone. I was trying to think what he would have sent me that would make me so angry...something about divorce? What? He has such a poker face. I checked but didn't see anything. So he said it probably was still on its way but I would be so upset. So I asked him WHAT was it? Turned out that when he was picking up our photo Christmas cards, Guy Fieri from Food Network was there signing books.

(Actually I knew this because I saw the sign this morning when I picked up my secret cards and I was sooo disappointed that I couldn't go back to see him!) I accidentally said "Oh yeah, I knew he was coming." WH was surprised and said 'Really?" I quickly said that I saw a sign last time I was there but didn't really register the date...that I knew he would be here on a Saturday but didn't realize it was today.

So then he said he took a picture of him and showed me on his phone! He took several pics and I was rather touched by that! He knew I liked him and although it was super crowded (he hates crowds) he still took some pictures! I patted his arm and said thank you so much! He resent the text and this time I got it. Really, I was surprised and very excited that he got some photos!

Then he asked me about the cookie party and wanted to know who was there, did I have fun, how did they like our baby, etc. Lots of q's.He also said that he hoped I would take some time to relax while he had our son.

I thanked him but said other than making a candy cane martini, I would be rather busy doing stuff. (After this post, I am working out and doing laundry, cleaning up the mess from yesterday, etc.)

Oh and earlier I asked him to get some stamps too but only if he was going to get something else because I didn't want him to have to wait in those long lines just for stamps. When I came home, he got the stamps but also picked up some diapers even though we had a lot. I think he got them just so he could get something else.


Candy cane martini: equal parts vanilla vodka, peppermint schnapps, lemon line soda. Shake together with ice. Water the rim of your glass and dip in crushed candy canes. YUMM! Even the guys like this drink! (And it's sooo pretty!)