Betsey: we had just bought this house & were using it weekends while renovating Ryan's room, bathroom. I had not told my ex about the impending move (6 months away) that would take Ryan 3 hours away. One minute we thought Ry was acting funny, the next they were taking me to a funeral planning room at the hospital. In shock - I phoned my ex (couldn't even push the buttons on the phone) & after no contact for 5 years - he was in the room with me, Josh, Ashley & various relatives who were telling me they hadn't seen him in 10 years. And for the next 2 weeks I spent many hours alone with him. Small talk was difficult but we both behaved & we both love our son.
I'm glad to say that Ry is doing great & we are off to Disney World with him again in just 11 more sleeps! I have vowed to take him annually as long as he is doing well. And he knows! Today we were talking about it and he kissed me! Wow - I didn't think he knew how. What a great Mom moment!
