The car isn't a need. Our van is just fine...great actually. But I think it makes her feel frumpy. She doesn't even drive it really anymore. She took over my 2010 Corolla, which she also isn't into because it is very no-frills. So yeah, a nice, new Pilot would be more present than practical.

I think she threw the window open some for me because she threw out three ideas for gifts for her. I don't think I'll go for them directly necessarily, but I will use them to get started. She liked a monogram necklace off of etsy, but I'm wondering if I might find something cooler and more impressive at the jewelers. I think I need to show her that she is far more important than any amount of money I might have to spend.

I did get one plus today. I took the kids to her work and had them deliver her cake pops from Starbucks and a big Diet Coke since she left late this morning and wouldn't have stopped at Circle K and gotten her own. I waited outside. She walked them out and thanked me.

We then went and got a piñata so we can have another birthday celebration for her tonight. The kids want to do one every night this week.

Thinking about tickets to the Seahawks/Packers season opener, since she's from WI and the Packers are definitely something we have in common. Tough ticket to get though.

Me: 34 W:33
T: 10 M: 6
S: 6 D: 5
BD: 5/14
Still together(ish)
Not giving up: 7/14
D talk has slowed, a lot.
Gradually working on things together. Still separate bedrooms.
Slow and Steady wins the race.