melissa

[Mimi00]

He had valid points in his email that were ob ions from the start....of course D9 may go and totally enjoy it and make a memory that will last a life time. Thats what happens when you take a risk, you never know the benefits.

But I think its bringing up your email about you own fear was manipulative. He did not need to bring that up...like he now wants you to prove yourself...prove that email wasn't all talk...you dont have to prove a thing to him.

Maybe he sould just takin the reigns on the whole field trip issue...let him talk to D9 and they decided if shes to go or not. (I am not a parent so I dont know if thats a bad idea or not lol)
But since he is so passionate over this.... then yeah he needs to be involved in the field trip more than just talk....so driving is a good idea to.

The talk of being not quick to give up when things aren't easy etc....how ironic. But maybe he's done some self reflection and he sees this pattern in him self and worries he passed it on to the kids?

I hope the issue w/ the field trip is settled soon b/c something this simple shouldn't take this long. Some one will have to "cave"...unfortunately (but also fortunately bc it shows your growth) you may have to be the bigger person on this and give in...but ask in if he would drive is a great way to compromise and I think he and D9 my get some alone bonding time in that may be needed since the fish incident.