Hanging out, down the street

[JustStunned]

I’ve been flying under the radar here. I still read this, Newcomers and the MLC forums. Not like I used to and it seems like I’m late to the party for posting a comment or support. A little distance is probably what is needed now anyway.

Relationships with the extended family are better. We usually gather at a fund raiser the first Sunday of each month after Labor day. It is a breakfast and I started out at a different table and then was invited over to sit and socialize with X’s family. I asked SIL1 to look in on my mother as I was traveling out of town for a few days. She agreed and visited mom with one of her daughters and granddaughters in tow. Mom was thrilled to see the little girl and spoke about it for several days afterwards.

I have been called upon to baby sit my granddaughter twice this month so far. Once was a minor emergency and the other was so my son and DIL could get a little couple time. I’ve been letting them take lead regarding visits. I agreed to baby sit overnight one night in November. I am slowly building trust with DIL.

One of the project teams I am on had a site visit and meetings most of last week. It is good to finally be participating directly again. I attended a little party last Saturday. It was a gathering of co-workers and former co-workers. It was the first time I have been to something like this without X. I had a little trepidation at first but pushed though and enjoyed myself.