Hey Karen, Zoo -

No need to feel bad, I know how it is to get busy and lose track of the BB. THings are mixed - the boys are still sick / asthmatic, so a lot of stress / sleeplessness. The kind of thing that makes W cranky and distant, but we're handling it well together.

On the other hand...

W bought towels and rugs for the master bathroom today! SHe also asked me if she could move all her stuff back because she's already taking all her baths and showers in the master now. This is super-cool.

I've been giving her massages in her bed lately; I suggested today that we start doing in in the master, so we have positive intimate experiences there. SHe agreed that she'd like that (not tonight though - she was basicly sleeping on her feet, so I massaged her in her room).

I'm feeling pretty good about this stuff!

Also, she's planning on sleeping in the master with me while we have company over the holiday. Will see how it goes.

Booked a hotel room in Lake Tahoe for the weekend after Thanksgiving too - MIL will take care of the boys - we're going to get away, go skiing, have some together time.

W said today that she can focus on things a little more after this week - hard week at work, things going on that are really on her mind, and a lot of paperwork she's having to do on her owm time. I think maybe looking at some foward developments soon.

I am willing to be patient. C mentioned that it's time to find other creative outlets to re-energize, focus on myself while this process plays itself out. Zoo - sounds like you're having similar thoughts. Funny, I'd already been thinking about getting back to my guitar, or starting a new story, when C mentioned this. I've always had a really strong drive for that creative side, which hasn't gotten a lot of attention lately, so I think that will be positive.

So Zoo, just to add on what I posted on your thread - I felt really edgy yesterday. Felt like I had a cacophony in my head of negative thoughts, unease, etc. Sometimes I can identify the triggering thought and get out of this pretty easily, sometimes I just have to ride it out, like a headache or something. Today, though, I felt great.

Good night y'all!

- Bill