My UFO (unbelievably fabulous observations)

[BeingMe]

Hmama, I luvya, you know that, don't you?! So, take this 2x4 as a gentle knock ....

You are still doing the "but" thing. For instance, "yes, this is good, but .....". You fill in the blank. You cannot control anyone, or any situation, only attempt to influence. You control you. Whether he has contacted you once or ten times since, doesn't matter; he still sent that lovely email. Don't question, just allow the good things to happen, and don't seek out the negatives.

And, dammit, you are a good mom. You are there for your daughter, no matter what. You can just feel it through your writing, so stop doubting yourself. Nothing works out exactly as we plan them. Believe me, I know how plans can change (my whole life is a plan change). When it does work out, then it's fantastic, but if not, then one has to just find the positives in that change (not immediately, but eventually one has to do so before going crazy).

You and your daughter had a great weekend ... don't downplay it. Maybe you weren't feeling it, but it seems as if she did. Put that in the new family memory bank of "remember when we ....".

Take care.