Mtnman, Your post is full of good activity. You are active and involving your boys, which is really good. I'm glad the truck ended up being a good fit!
I understand about how much you miss her. Especially since she is always around and you two laugh and joke and plan trips together!
It seems she has to try a few more things out yet -- such as the trip to the city without you. Maybe she was asking directions b/c she feels unsure without you, yet was ready to try this by herself.
I'm glad the AD's are available to help smooth out emotions for you and S9. It's quite a rough trip at times!
Thinking of you, rH
Me54/H47 '08 H is "done" March '12 H moved out Brink of D, December '12 2014 totally reconciled! ...... "I firmly believe in the...absolute possibility of marriage renewal." Jim Conway