Separated, new baby, but still hopeful

[newmama]

Actually, I never doubted that he was telling the truth in this case because the gridlock was all over the news and yes, the highway was shut down. But it does sound like he called a second time b/c he was feeling guilty...right on, P!

Cutter, I think I misunderstood about "attacking the giver!" I was thinking you meant come up with ideas to get the Giver's (WH) attention.

Do you mean that ladybug is attacking you to get you to respond to her? I am catching up on threads so yours is next!

I did spend less time with him today. My new goal is to be more distant and mysterious. He came over about 7:30, stayed til 3:30.
From 8-9 I worked out (no time with WH)

9-9:30 cooked breakfast for myself (did not offer but thought about it...thought maybe because I have been cooking dinner that I should do a 180 and not cook him b-fast??? but he will be here again tomorrow so I can offer then? opinions please!)
I ate b-fast by myself in the kitchen

9:30-10:30 got ready (no time with WH)and looked good
10:30 told WH I was going out and would be back about 2 or so--I did not tell him what I was doing
11:00 attempted to watch a movie "It's Complicated" but the projector broke! So they gave us a rain check!
I went to a bookstore instead, and picked up a new cookbook. Then picked up food and beer for New Year's Eve party.
(I decided to go to my friend's place after all even though it might be a pain in the butt bringing my baby!)

1:45 arrived home.

When I arrived home, WH seemed happy to see me...

1:45-2:30 I put away groceries, cleaned up, then sat in living room looking up wii on the internet while WH was playing with S.

2:30-3:30 WH installed new car seat and synched my cell phone with the GPS so I can use it as speakerphone (I asked him to help me with this earlier)

So I managed to only hang out kinda with WH between 7:30-8 and 1:45-2:30...but was busy doing stuff with chit chat interspersed.

Good things: WH offered to let me drive his car in the slush because my car has tires that spin out when it is wet outside.
I didn't need to but he offered.

He also did small things like transferred laundry into the drier, loaded dishwasher, replaced toilet paper, and organized baby food (acts of service!)

Bad things: he didn't pick up starbucks-- for either of us!

and I didn't get to watch my movie!!!