Piecing is almost harder than before #2...

[XYZ]

So....some news:

Yesterday was a good day. No, a great day. In the afternoon, W and I were TM back and forth about our days. She thought she would get out early, but turned out she couldn't. Good conversation. As it was ending, without really thinking, I included a line that said "See you when we see you. Would love to kiss you hello. ily". No response, but that was ok because we were ending the conversation.

For the next hour or so, I was a little stressed. Did I lead or did I push? Did I make my needs known, or did I pressure her to do something she's not ready to do? How do I respond if (a) she's upset, (b) she ignores it, (c) she kisses me, (d) she says she's not ready. I thought about each scenario and planned my response.

She calls an hour later on her way home. Good conversation. Light and nice. No mention of kiss. Ok, so at least she's not pissed at least. That's good, stress gone.

She get's home. I greet her as I have been and about 5 minutes later....she Kisses me! Nothing fancy, but nice on the mouth even a little parting of the lips. I had to step in the other room for a couple minutes after so the kids wouldn't see me tear up.

W having a tough morning today so that put a little damper on it. She's exhausted from a tough week and hasn't slept well. Otherwise, I'm on cloud nine. I won't push anything. I don't expect to be swinging from the chandelier this weekend if you know what I mean, but if the time is right, I may invite her to snuggle a bit while watching TV. Only if it feels right, I won't push it.

Baby steps.