In all fairness, unless I COMPLETELY misread the context, I didn't think she was being snide. Of course, text isn't the richest media there is so a lot is lost in transmission. I kind of thought she was saying she was legitimately glad that I was out doing things with the baby that she always wanted to do. I am open to the notion that I might have had on blinders, but initially I did not think she was being snarky.
She just came to pick up the baby for the next few days. That was hard, but I was polite, positive, upbeat and helpful as I could be. That, too, was hard - because I was acting. She was too overjoyed to see the baby to really engage in conversation and certainly didn't force any. I cut things short and said "you guys have fun!" and walked back into the house.
I miss my son already, and I know she misses him too when he is with me. Every single day I wish it didn't have to be like this - but I know I am in this for the long haul. I really miss my family - the holidays are going to be brutal.
Sorry for the "Debbie Downer" conclusion - it's just hitting me hard right now.
