Pudmuddle, Sounds like Thanksgiving was a very good one for you and your family. I know you'd like him to progress a bit quicker, but it's far better that he is a "slow, but surely" type of man. The ice cream sounded delicious and it was nice that he came out and share a bit w/you.
Dig for more patience and the little positives are what counts. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
