I feel pretty clear where I am going to have to land with our mutual friend. Luckily, I only see her once....maybe twice a month. We text, but trust me when I say it does not even closely approach EA territory at all. Still - I won't let anyone else dethrone my w in terms of importance.
So we have/had ANOTHER mutual friend in town this weekend that was visiting from the Northwest. This is one of those few (if not only) friends that we both remain "OK" with and communicate here and there. Friday night was w's night with s. Said she needed a little "girl time" with our friend. I told her I would take s - not a problem at all. She told me that she would only be gone an hour or two - but I told her to relax and take all the time she wants - I had s covered (I really wanted the time with him anyway!) - 180, done!. She was really grateful and S and I had a great time just hanging out. I met up with her and our friend for breakfast and coffee and to hand him back to her.
After breakfast w, s and I walked around an outdoor mall nearby and just goofed around for awhile. We had a fun - we both enjoy S and it is really clear that he is in a state of bliss when we both are together with him. As we were leaving I told her that I would be watching my alma mater and hers play this evening and she was welcome to come by. Ironically, if both of our teams would have won today they would have had to play each other (hers lost). I was looking forward to having "Crimson vs. Mrs. Crimson" appear somewhere other than court documents.
I ordered a few pizzas and w and son came by. Watched both games - I even made some green beer to be festive. We had a great time, just laughing having a few drinks and watching the games. We were trying to get s to root for our respective teams.....of course, dad is gonna win that battle!
W helped me straighten up, put PJs on S and then they both drove off. It was really a nice visit.
It's funny - we have been spending a lot of good time together - no stress, no tension....just fun. Still, though, she has not indicated at all that she is walking away from D....and I do NOT ask. I feel hopeful, but just don't know. I am not looking a gift horse in the mouth - I am happy to be where I am. Furthermore, I know this is an exercise in patience. I suppose every once and again my nerves get to me a bit. Still - staying the course.
