Had a nice afternoon with S6. Some great moments like getting him to recognize his feelings and talk about them a bit rather than keep acting out. We played superheroes, had a nice dinner, went to the library. Also, instead of staying frustrated about XW not packing his backpack and lunchbox, went out to get him another set for my place. He was in tears this morn about 'getting laughed at' for being different (had to use a plastic bag), but he lived!
XW was chatty at dropoff. She told me that she had switched her life insurance account over to her name. When she offered to reimburse me for Sept if the transfer didn't occur in time, I noted that it would be fair for her to reimburse me for all the months since the D (May on). I smiled and stayed relaxed, and when she grumbled and rolled her eyes a bit, I repeated softly but firmly, "Its only fair." XW frowned, then smiled and talked about her work day again briefly.
Twice w/in 30 min of getting home, S6 called me to talk. I noted to him gently that he hadn't seen his mommy for 3 days, and it might be nice to visit w/her (not sure if she was available or if she was preoccupied). I'm driving him to school in the am, so we said our goodnights and telephone prayers and left it at that.
XW looks brighter. I forgot to note that I was a bit relieved that her personal ad was seeking men, my age category, with no definite rule-outs (e.g., education, ethnicity). Interestingly, she indicated moderately high salaries desired in a match. Maybe she had too much of our financial struggles as students.
