I agree. At this point in time, I am satisfied with the communication that I had yesterday. The rest is up to him. I will call Brandon and let him know about the gun cabinet. At this point, I do not plan to have any further communications ( yes, I know you've ALL heard that before, but I MEAN it) until just before the court date. As you said, ball's in his court.
The court date is something HE pushed for, not me, so what happens is all on him. Stick with me im, and as I get closer to the date, I will need all the support and advice I can get.
Hands and knees? Not bloody likely. I remember from 8 years ago when he came home, and it was if a switch had been flipped. He wanted to go on as if nothing had ever happened. He pretends to not care about what others think, but he does, and that is why living 80 miles away has made this so much easier for him. He doesn't have to face the people he knows.
Fall is coming. I can feel it, as it's my favorite season of the year. I've mentioned this before, we've always had a big Halloween party for our grands, and this year it will just be me hosting the party. I KNOW this will be a hard time for him. He LOVED these parties. Always took the kids for a hayride. Dressing up. Two of my three stepsons have already told me they will be here, as will our daughters and their children.
Then there is Thanksgiving , , , It's bound to be a rough Holiday Season. For both of us. Regardless.
