Really, thought Christmas would be tuff, first Christmas without W in 32 years, but both sons being present with their families turned out to be a great day. W and MIL really screwed up, W decided that she wouldnt get grandkids(4) anything for Christmas. Didn't give explanation as to why, money is not the issue, as makes good money. Told my oldest son this two weeks ago. MIL decides she would put together package for them and send UPS. MIL and W don't confer on sons address, so package goes to wrong address and is lost. Package included cash, so my sons are furious that W and MIL could screw this up. Oldest son is in school, so this package was a big part of toy count. I had assumed something would go wrong, so I increased the amount of toys I purchased for grandkids. Sons were pleasantly suprised that my additional purchases saved the day for the gkids. I came out looking like a hero.
Have not being able to figure out why W wouldnt purchase gifts for them. My only thought is things are not going well, as she is always angry and temporary R.O. has forced us into darkness for the last couple of weeks. Interesting to see what she will do when we stand before judge in january to decided whether R.O. needs to continue.
In the interim, I have been GALing, working out daily, been to a couple of parties, purchased new clothes, reconnecting with my sons, my brother and old friends that I had pushed to the side for the W. Have not been this happy in years, still miss the wife, but have been able to detach.I am excited about the new year and I feel I am ready for whatever happens.
