I will never let the romance slip again in my R with W. I just hope I get the chance to prove it. I will be looking for ways to sneak it in with her as a friend, but always under the radar until I'm sure the coast is clear. Maybe after a first official date.
Two steps forward, one step back. Had a friend who is a notary public come over the house to have W sign a quit claim form regarding rights to the house (finally, 4 months after I paid her the share of equity due). It was tense, w/ W frowning her brow and seeming agitated. I stayed loose, and was able to check in with her, "Are you okay with everything, W? How is that with you?..." Afterward, I stayed and talked for a bit, and when I asked if she was alright, she was able to note that she was just tired.
I brough over a pack of double-stuff Oreo cookies (that's twice the yummy white filling I tried to describe before, Jo!), and W laughed and rolled her eyes, saying, "Oh no! We just finished off MIL's cake, and now we'll have to polish these off!" She still loves sweets.
Its really interesting. I used to be a big eater. Loved great food. Now, I almost don't have an appetite. I eat b/c I need to, with most stuff having lost it's 'pop' for me. Same thing with sleep.
Anyway, it was a good eve, with me able to spend time with S5, practicing "Hooked on Phonics" and playing a bit, reassuring and calming him about me being there (poor lil' guy gets so nervous, as if its a test). He certainly is our glue, with W able to laugh/take interest in his day at Zoo camp, and talking to me a bit about politics (loves to complain about conservatives, as if their demise would make her happy).
