Is this piecing?

[Freckle6]

You did good modeling how you want him to act towards you! You'll very soon be able to keep the first knee jerk comment inside and only give the proper Stepford replies. Seriously tough, good job!

I know with myself that when I get all wound up when my S is being a PITA, it causes him to spiral into behaving even worse. I'm a redheaded Italian, so I do have a temper. LOL. 95% of the time I'm good, but some days he pushes every last button and I'm not proud of how *I* behave that 5%. I seriously had doubts we would live through the "*cking fours" last year. Give me a dozen two year olds anytime!