I just wanted to post on a typical day, one that is neither chaotic nor in the afterglow of a romantic evening. During the last few days the family have gotten along well. The kids are in school and W and I have shared fun and laughter, and have had some relatively serious talk. It turns out that she was very anxious about the kids' returning to school, because she dreaded meeting the mothers, who she feels had not respected her. She was detemined to make a fresh start with the new parents of the kindergarten kids. Well, guess what? Dozens of mothers have spoken with her, all with friendly tones. Many have had extended convos with W. Suddenly there is no urgency for us to move to another neighborhood. We are not in the school's "inner circle," who volunteer for so many things and seem to have boundless energy, but we are gradually being accepted.
I suggested that this is an excellent time for us to stop sleeping with the kids. W agrees that DD7 should sleep alone, but insists on sleeping with DS5. I can assure you, DS5 is quite ready to sleep alone, but is happy to continue sleeping with mom. At least the discussions do not turn ugly.
