I'm trying real hard to be the Shepard.

[Mtnman]

Thanks Bklyn. I hope you're doing ok. They always call me when I'm gone. Usually on FaceTime. I have nothing to hide, so I always answer even if its 9:00 and I'm out with coworkers. S6 has never met a stranger so my coworkers usually talk to him also.

I know we're teaching them lessons, I just wish it wasn't this one. I'd prefer the Santa isn't real hurdle to be the low point of their childhood.

Last night W said she missed having me home when she's here. She clarified to say she didn't miss me "that" way, but did miss having our family together. This morning the boys stayed here about an hour and then headed down to her place (spring break). They stayed there until lunch. I think it's nice, for them, that she's staying so close. They miss her, S9 especially, and she is close enough for them to walk. They just barge in on her. It forces her to connect with them, and I can tell she has more recently.

She and I watched Life of Pi together this afternoon. We had a lot of good discussion about faith and the symbolism. At one point I received an email that caused some stress for me (work). She picked up on the change in my breathing and asked what was bothering me. I almost said "I'm missing you." But I didn't.