Hey CS, thanks.

Honestly, I don't think that I obsess about what she's thinking. I only verbally reacted here, when I read the email. I'm still reacting... But at least I'm not responding immediately. (Old dogs CAN learn new tricks) Rather I'm giving it some thought... getting opinions and 2x4s here... wink I'm not reacting with any real feeling of emotion. I didn't get that "ugly feeling in my gut", thing...

Like I mentioned, I was going to send W a message about kids today anyhow. So yes, no big deal. She asked first so I will strictly respond to that. I will be clear, concise, and to the points regarding the kids and FS16... I guess I can take him... no harm... it would be similar to if the Ds were older... MUCH older... and had a boyfriend... but was NOT KISSING or ANYTHING said boyfriend... I might take them along... wink

And if I rationalize that. I'm not doing it as a favour to W, but rather because I like the kid. Just a bit of a pressure feeling, like one gets when someone invites themselves to a party... *shrug* I don't want him to feel left out. He IS part of the family. I know how I felt when he opened Xmas gifts early this past, and I wasn't invited. Not by him, but not invited by W. Yet he had bought me an Xmas gift. I DO treat him like a S, otherwise.

I WILL be pleasant / cheerful in the response. Not because I'm pretending, but the answers are not that difficult nor upsetting to answer. I will NOT be cold and distant nor overtly professional.

Dropped the rope...? I thought I did. Think I have... Like I said, just having a verbal thought process on this board. "Dropped the Rope:" I do not have any interest in any other R with W other than relating to kids or D. I'm moving on. I am actually quite enjoying my life right now. I feel she's more of a fire aunt that got into my shoe and bit me and I'm just trying to find the sucker and get it out of my shoe... lol