Pressure pressure pressure. SD, all I can say is, it's okay to ask and to state a preference, just don't expect anything. (I know how difficult this is to put into practice). And you're right: it's not pressure, but she may perceive it that way. I mean, you're not putting a gun to her head.
One thing I've always said to myself: If you don't ask, you're not giving them an opportunity to say 'yes'.
Meanwhile, I'll be sleeping in a hotel room in Paducah, Kentucky tonight after driving for 7 hours - so no action or attempt on my part. Then, we spend a couple days with her dad, so no action most likely. Then, we spend 4 nights camping. There may be some action here, as, suprisingly, she suggested that we bring DD3's "little tent." Keep your fingers crossed, SSM community.
