yes that is a good sign that she wants to do the family Christmas together...but it must be hard thinking what is she going to do after the holidays...My MIL sent a post from the huffington post on divorce and its effect on kids...especially young ones...it seemed wierd..that she would send that....how is it going to be going to the IL's house? I would like to avoid it myself but I think it would look petty on my part if I did not go..It feels like there needs to be distance on your part to be able to grow for yourself...find your strengths without always thinking about her. They always say here that time is your friend.