I'm still not sure what she was talking about re her mothering. I sent her an email about various issues ~ 2 wks ago about moving, S6's school, diaper use, but after reviewing it, saw that I worded things very neutrally. Maybe I should have just asked, "What are you referring to?" In the past, she's taken such questions as defensiveness or an attack. Seems like unresolved global anger to me, to be honest. But I like the idea of really thinking thru my communications about him beforehand. Gotta do my homework before stepping on that minefield.
Martha! Girl, where have you been? Let me know when you have your first snow okay? That way I'll know when to start enticing you with FL weather reports so you'll visit. Not that I don't also miss your thong-wearing convos, M. But (no pun intended ) you are the best Mars/Venus tutor on the BB. You are so right about being Mr. Fixit. I left a message about Friday, telling XW I couldn't help her cause I'm leaving town for DC by then. I have to keep letting her solve her own probs, and merely validate & affirm. Affirmation galore - got it!!! In terms of the hair - you're right. I went with the haircut and it looks just fine.
Wes and M, this will be my mantra from now on. No criticisms and lotsa affirmations. I've survived OM1 already, but there are many more miles to go. I can do this.
Merrick, I just received my new tie-dyed peace sign t-shirt in the mail for my DC trip. Wear yours and lets meet for coffee in DC! I'm actually best described as a moderate politically - some issues far left, some far right some in the middle. I'm reliving my rebel Berkeley days for oldtimes sake. Keep me posted about your FL travels, would you? Same goes with all you DBer compadres. Mi casa es su casa. Well, by the start of October anyway. Woohoo!!! I can't wait to get back into my house!
Not that I don't also miss your thong-wearing convos, M. But (no pun intended 
) you are the best Mars/Venus tutor on the BB. You are so right about being Mr. Fixit. I left a message about Friday, telling XW I couldn't help her cause I'm leaving town for DC by then. I have to keep letting her solve her own probs, and merely validate & affirm. Affirmation galore - got it!!! In terms of the hair - you're right. I went with the haircut and it looks just fine. 
