JF, in my sitch, the crazier she got, the more the boys moved towards me, the rock. W being uber-Mom for so long, didn't take kindly to this change. She was the center of the universe through their younger years, and as they have moved into a different place, this was a factor in her mlc.
I feel this every day. I now sign permission slips, pick up and drop off at functions, wake up S12 every morning, etc. as she continues to withdraw from responsibility and life in general, they come to me for everything. S10 is a big hug guy. He literally jumps me every time I walk toward him. He's super affectionate with me all the time now. Biggest thing I'm having to do now is handle preteen emotions from S12. I have reminded him on several occasions lately to not talk back to mother and respect her.
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
