Action: W came in this morning, 5 minutes before leaving with d16 for work (so at 6.10am), and told me she and d16 are going to Greece for 4 days, leaving directly after work. D16 came in and hugged (I was still in bed) and kissed me.
Later d16 sent this SMS: "Hi Pa! Sorry for not telling you, I was a bit ashamed. But have a really nice time in America, and keep me posted. Hug and kiss, d16". I SMSed back "I love you very much, d16, so of course it is not a problem. Have a good time - it is the largest old medieval city in Europe - take pictures please - love and kisses - Pa".
I leave for the US on Friday, gone a month, including probably a trip to Hawaii where my nephew is graduating high school. As I've not taken any vacation yet this year, am also thinking of going for a long weekend to New Orleans.
Took s20 to airport yesterday morning, so he is back at school now. It always hurts to have him leave, and I sent him this SMS (explanatory background: it was cheaper, oddly, to fly business class than economy...): "Dear s20 - hopefully you are now comfortably ensconced in the lounge and enjoying the victuals on offer - I am a nature reserve for bird watching. You will always be my favorite guy and the apple of my eye. Have a good flight and best of luck with your tests. Much love - Pa".
Of course I love my kids.
Why did W not tell me earlier about Greece trip? Is this her revenge for the (yet untaken) Sicily trip? I so seldom get any significant time with d16. Perhaps D really is the solution.
Lots of plants being prepped for garden, so we are presumably here until harvest at least. Am I being exploited?
Actions: going cycling with French friend, who also has marital troubles. Will see if we can share more and deepen the friendship. This afternoon I will go see the (four hour) new Heimat film, in Stockholm.
Bonfires tonight, all over Sweden, a pagan goodbye to winter.
Luke
M58, xW54 S22, D18 M 1984, D 2016 Living a new life.
