wednesday evening - H came over to get kids, I asked where was closet place to buy some wine (live in a dry area) and he said he would go get whatever I wanted. I said ok...brought back some wine coolers (no wine at store, only beer and coolers). He sat down on couch and asked me to sit by him (!) and we had a drink together. ML after kids went to bed. so all in all, a good day!!!
thursday, kids and I went to Mandalay Hotel for TG brunch. for all of those wondering, I would highly recommend this approach to holiday dining. no cooking, no cleanup, no leftovers to pitch after 2 weeks in fridge, no grocery shopping, no cleaning house for guests, etc...and delicious to boot. H stopped by after TG with his parents. He said it was the "spanish inquisition" the entire time from his mom. Said she was sad I wasn't there. funny coming from the woman who says I am biggest bi**h she has ever known. Anyway, he came by and stayed awhile.
Friday, H came to pick up kids later in day. Asked where I was going, again told him oh,...just going to do single girl stuff. He asked what I wanted for xmas that kids could get me. I gave him some small hints and off he went. I went to mall, and on way home, he called and said they had been to mall also and had bought xmas presents for me. hmmmm is this a positive?
Saturday caught up on laundry and housework...only saw H when he dropped kids off. not much conversation - pleasant but short.
Sunday (today) came in to get kids, smelled the dinner I had cooked for kids and me (pork roast and mashed potatoes) and I said "have you eaten" he said "no" and so I convinced him to make himself a plate. He did and sat down to eat before leaving with kids....
ok for the big shocker - he asked when my office xmas party is - I said Friday - he said are you going? I said "no" he said why not? I said "no date" he said "I will go with you" I said "REALLY???" he said "why didn't you just ask me" I said "I think we know the answer to that". So now I have to see if it is too late to RSVP for the party. THIS IS A HUGE POSITIVE....we met while working at this firm 15 years ago, he knows the partners, and for the last year and immediately post bomb, said he hoped he never saw any of those people again. I guess this is the most psyched I have been since the bomb!
another positive, - when we were having our drink together on Wednesday evening, we were watching the top ten show on the travel channel - it was on top ten casinos in Las Vegas. My H love Las Vegas. He said "I want to go to Vegas"...I said "me too". He said "Why don't you take me". I said "I don't have any money" (H controls our checkbook and I have been reluctant to spend much money as I have viewed it as a thorn in his side). My birthday is coming up at month end - I can't help but wish H would surprise me with a trip to Vegas!!!! I know, I know, no expectations!
sorry for the long rambling post about nothing, but I just wanted to journal the events.
