I live with Mr Cranky Pants

[reachingHigher]

Hi GB! I've been so immersed in my own troubles I haven't been keeping up as much on everyone else's.

I think you should get an honorary degree in Validation!

It's interesting that my H acts similarly toward the kids. Talks more to me about them than he actually talks to them. He is not in the house and I am talking/texting MUCH less. So he doesn't have a direct line on their activities now and it makes him uncomfortable. He said sorrowfully the other day "and I won't be able to see my kids whenever I want to".

In my mind I'm remembering S19's birthday in August where H didn't come by or would not call S19 even when I said he was really sad and missing H. H was drinking to excess. I guess that is when the kids wanted to see HIM, not when HE wanted to see the kids.

I'm glad your H doesn't drink much but the smoking and sun worship would drive me crazy too! I agree with tvs, about where is head is stuck!

I admire you going on day after day. So strong and capable for the whole family. Carrying them all. But you kind of did that all the years, haven't you?

Thinking of you today and wishing you strength, courage and even, *gasp* joy!!!!!