Good news today. W again tried to push my buttons last night when I came to bed. Sat a texted/messaged for 2 hours right beside me. This behavior used to really set me off. I even noticed her turning her phone towards me so that I could sneak a peek if I wanted too. I found it pretty easy to watch TV and not care. Even when she asked about S12s bball tryouts, I talked with her cordially and went on about my business. I hit Netflix and continued watching a series I've gotten really interested in.
Earlier in the evening I had been the Parent On Duty, picking up joys from practice so she could go to a makeup party at a mutual friends house. Found myself really happy with myself as both boys were excited to tell me about practice and their homework.
Funniest thing this morning: for the first time in a long time W told me goodbye with a smile as she left. Boys always give me hugs and we trade ILYs, but W has been leaving without a word.
Question for today: How nice/cordial/friendly can I be while she goes through this without encouraging cake eating? Or does it even matter if I'm happy and my boys are protected and happy?
Both 40 T-22 M-18 S13 S11
Bomb, ILYBINILWY-7/10/13 EA #1-confirmed 7/10/13, ongoing since 5/13 EA #2-9/13/13
