Betsey, Could it be that..gulp..MW is growing up?! All this talk about going to bed early and being a party pooper...who IS this guy?
I don't know what it was, but there was a "tone" to the conversation..maybe it was the fact that he was leading so many of the positive aspects of it, instead of staying firmly in reacting mode, that makes it so uplifting and hopeful! I am very happy for you and even happier about the peace.
Have fun with D10 tonight; I know that daughters have a way of comforting the soul.