Question for the experts: Girls had an incredible ski lesson, made huge progress, do I send W an e-mail and tell her this or wait for her to call and see if she even wants to talk in the morning. Also, about the dog - I'm thinking at some point I should tell her, not just let her come to find him limping all over the house.
Don't initate any TM or call unless it is an emergency. Let her ask about the girls lessons. You could just reply that she should call and let them tell her. If she talks to them, they will have the joy of telling their mother about their lessons. I bet they would tell her about the dog, too. You are doing better, but make sure you don't use these things as excuses for contacting her. I know it's hared.
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!