I like your 180 w/not reacting to the anniversary/bachelor party conflict.
I have to share.
I learned something very important, throughout my separation, and eventual divorce.
There will be all kinds of conflicts, especially, as we share children, so I've had to "let go" of the "celebrating on the actual day" A LOT.
If anyone is worth anything to you, it doesn't matter if there's a conflict... So long as you celebrate together (near the timing of the event) at a time that works, w/no grudges.
The conference sounds like work, and fantastic!!!
My Salmost15 plays bball in high school, too. He's playing Freshman bball, which is a big change for him. He is an outstanding athlete, and bball is like his fifth sport. He Varsity lettered in Football (kicker) and Soccer in the Fall. He wasn't sure about bball, but it's my favorite. So, I told him that I wouldn't drive him to soccer (this winter) if he didn't play bball. LoL He's loving it, and it's really good for him to be 6th or 7th man in. He's improving a ton, and outside his comfort zone. (He's usually using his foot on a ball!) My S12 plays bball, too. I'm in heaven right now. I just LOVE the sport. Oh, and love to watch the Wisconsin Badgers and Illinois, TOO! Wait, I love Marquette, as well. Oh, and the Tar Heels.
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I'm so glad for your son!!!!! Have fun, cheering. My only complaint about bball is that my voice carries too much in the gym! It's no secret whose mom is helping coach from the other side!
Me-46, D-21, S15, S13
After many years w/my head in the sand... I FILED Divorced 6/2011
The average woman would rather have beauty than brains, because the average man can see better than he can think.