Hi Rabbit, Good job not getting pulled down into the depressive mood with him. I am working very hard on the detaching continuing even while piecing. I realized I have to... although much harder in piecing. Also - about the schedules, it sounds like you two need to find a balance there. Piecing takes time, attention and priority. We are finding that hard too, but both trying to mimimize extra commitments to focus on this. (((Rabbit)))you are doing great!