Hi Twink...yes, it looks like you have been at this awhile! I have also been advised to be careful because what works for one, might not for another and don't want to be smothering (which I haven't been since H left...guilty of it before that though) or controlling...I kinda like my "safe" darkness! But, it is not doing the kids any good and I at least need to try on that front!
Also, it is kinda hard to GAL when I don't get a break from the kids! They are alone a couple of nights a week while I work so I hate to leave them on a Friday or Saturday night too!
M48 H53 M16 T18 S16 D13 SS30 H drops bomb PA/8-30-09 H leaves 12-30-09 D filed by H 2-10 H asks to come home 4-11 Piecing