Sounds like you handled the holiday as well as you could. Better than I did initially at least. I wasn't on the BB from Wednesday until yesterday, but just kept remembering words of wisdom.
Your SS sounds like one perceptive guy. If he reads about MLC then he too will know how to handle his dad's reactions to life better.
I agree with Colleen. You may want to clarify with your H that his moving back and forth is hard on everyone, and when he moves back again, you want it to be forever. Otherwise, I am afraid that like many men, he will hear what he wants to hear not what you actually said. (Sorry guys on here but when emotions like anger are involved, it is true in my experience!)
Winter scrapbooking huh? I have all the supplies, but no time to do it. I have to catch up on all three kids books. Want to finish the home improvement projects first.
You are doing so well. I am glad you truly are happy and that your S3 is doing well too.
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