I hope that you are making choices for what you want and not just giving in to the desire of those around you for this to be over for you. I know I get so much pressure from everywhere just to get it over with. I can't help but think I've lost sight of what I want in all of this because of that. I'd hate for you to do the same.
I'm glad he responded to the kids today. That's still the hardest part of this for me and I imagine for you too.