Thanks for asking, Tryhard. You always ask questions that get me thinking and moving and taking action and stop me dwelling on things.
So - today both kids are back at school. I need to finish off two important pieces of work. I also want to take the dog out and work on some training that I'm trying with her. And read. I want to read. I have a friend who lives nearby and I want to schedule a lunch in with her sometime very soon - her family is away and I know she gets lonely so it will do us both good. I will contact her today. I also want to schedule those walks into my diary - I was supposed to do it yesterday but I got distracted and didn't get around to it, so today's the day for that.
A question too. My MIL contacted me yesterday and wants to come over tonight. She wants to drop something off for my son. It will be a very quick visit - she's on her way somewhere else - but I want to be ready to handle any awkwardness well and with kindness and dignity should it crop up. I also am not inclined to get into my private business with her and I don't think that's appropriate. And I feel vulnerable because I have no idea what H has told her about me.