Just Fishin'

[mahhhty]

First Thread... New England Newcomer.
Second Thread... So I am divorced.
Third... I hucked a waterfall.

Yep named the thread after a Trace Adkin's song...

Yesterday I took my D4 to her first fishing derby, which was her first fishing experience. Disclaimer. Proud Parent. You've been warned.... Happy, fun, thoughtful, excited, mostly patient, enthusiastic and by the end tired. That's how I'd describe her at her first fishing derby. Even more proud that she caught 2 (both over 10), handled them, tried to feed them in the bucket to keep them alive, won a bike and ATE what she caught! I'm grateful Pepere was there and that the R&G Club still puts this on. First Fishing Experience = Success!

My X was in London, so I had the kids for a week. I am beat, but it was wonderful. I explained to my S this AM, that his Mom was picking him up and he was disappointed he wasn't coming back. I reinforced their relationship, by explaining how excited she will be to see him, etc, etc. I did my part, as I am sure she will be very happy seeing them.

I will only see them Wed & 1/2 of Thur. The X is taking them on vacation to see her brother down south. Their first plane experience. I am bummed I will not be there. But I'm over it. D4 has a show Thur to finish out school. I'm contemplating wearing the new suit with or without a tie. D4 would love that.

I was briefed by her Mom this AM (at daycare) that X's father's kidney condition is worse than expected and he is fatiguing more quickly than expected. He will be looking at another kidney transplant within the near future (maybe within the next year). This is unfortunate, as my X has the same disease and I am sure sees some of herself in his situation.

We have had minimal communication over the last week. A couple phone calls and a couple texts all about talking to the kids. I try to focus on doing what works. However, I don't think I am. In implementing LRT and not bringing topics to her (pursuing), we talk even less, and I've received no indications of any sort of success. Perhaps that is success.

I'd like to read situations where there was a D or a long S, in which people reconciled. I tried to find Coach and Greek's posts, but can't seem to locate them. Anyone else have recommendations of situations I should read?