Go Tim, Go Tim! It's your birthday....oh wait, that was last week. LOL
Seriously great job on the Easter festivities; you rocked on filling her tank.
I had another thought re: your wheels situation. I don't think that another car is all that necessary, but THEM getting their license is of the utmost importance. If they had their license, then when they had something to do or somewhere to go, they could just get in your car and GO. You and W would be left at home to.....uh, whatever you felt like! (you know, do dishes and stuff..)
And the kids would be responsible for driving each other around and picking each other up. I know that's how it worked in my household growing up. I am one of five kids, so there were of course not that many vehicles to go around and we had to...gasp!...share!!!! (a foreign concept to modern day kids) There would be sticky situations but they could also get rides from their friends, if they needed it. The important thing here is that your W needs to absolve herself from Taxi Duty, as well as Laundry Duty, at least for them. They are adults now!
Hang in there, I have a feeling that she is steeling herself towards the day when she gives up control over their lives. She is making baby steps!
