I did go to the banquet and had a good time. W sat up front by the podium with other coaches to hand out awards. I took a lot of pictures of our kids and of her. Mingled with other parents, board members and teachers. I got a lot of comments about the two younger kids who were with me and how good of a dad I was to "help" out so much.
W had a new outfit on and I told her how good she looked. She also, for the first time in months, has her engagement ring on. I noticed it right away but didn't say a word about it. That, in and of itself, doesn't mean a thing.
I took all the kids home and she, of course, txtd me around 9:30, going for a beer. She was home before 10:30, which is early for her. She came in and talked to me in the living room for a while about the night. Pretty relaxed, nothing deep or important. She asked what I was doing tonight, said I had nothing planned. She said she was asked to be a chaperone for the school dance. I simply said, okay. Of course, our kids are not old enough to go to the dance, so they won't be involved. I'm sure I know who at least one of the other chaperones will be. I don't care. We talked for a few more minutes and she said she was going to bed. I watched TV for a while and fell asleep on the couch. I am not worried about sleeping in my, our, bed. I simply didn't mind because it was very cool in the living room and I was tired and comfortable. I slept great.
School's out next week. That should be enough time for her to decide what she wants. If she hasn't, I have made it clear that I will take action to protect myself and kids.
