Thanks, HP. I decided that it would be better to accept it at face value if I want to encourage that kind of sympathy in the future. But I'm still a little apprehensive about his meaning, but we had a pleasant exchange this morning so I think it's okay.
But.
H forgot to bring D7's backpack, and we didn't realize until it was time to leave for school. Oops. I emailed H to make sure he hadn't put it somewhere here and I just wasn't seeing it, and he replied that back that he was terribly sorry but he was pretty sure it was in the car.
It's really not a big deal. Yesterday was a goof-off day at school because there was snow and a lot kids were absent. She had no homework to turn in, and we have plenty of spare backpacks here to use in a pinch (which is exactly what we did). However, this is EXACTLY the kind of thing that H would be upset with me about for hours pre-BD -- it was example of how I was forgetful, it was an example of how inconsiderate I was, etc. I don't even think he realizes how poorly he was treating me there for a while.
Just thinking of what the MC said a few session back: I need to be a model of grace for my H.
