Am I ready for this?

[reachingHigher]

Mtnman, that sounds like a very nice homecoming for W and kids. I would think her mind is spinning with the lack of support she got at her family's house so she couldn't notice what you did around the house. But I'm sure she appreciates it!

My H and I had a discussion the other day since I always tease him he doesn't notice home furnishings or flowers or things like that. We were discussing the baseboards for an upstairs bedroom and I said I couldn't think of what the baseboards downstairs looked like. He was shocked and said they cost a lot and took a lot of time to install properly. We just looked at each other and laughed!

I'm glad W seemed casual and relaxed with you. She knows you love her even if she's not ready to move back home yet -- physically or emotionally.