Thanks WW - I apppreciate the compliment. And you make Chicago sound great - it is a fun city.
Journaling
Thanksgiving was nice. I had S6 from Wed morn til Fri night. He was sick and worn out. XW is going thru another busy spell, so this means that S6 eats out every meal except breakfast when with her, and keeps late hours. Adults can go with less than 7 hrs of sleep/night, but 6 yr olds need more. Anyway, he got sick, as he could have rested and home-fed. But despite his light flu experience, we had a great time.
We decorated some of the house with wreathes and bows, and garland. We played music, with S6 bashing away on the piano, while I played guitar singing made-up songs like "Turkey Lurkey".
When I informed XW about S6 being sick, she said "Be sure to get him to nap, so he'll be well-rested." When I replied, "I will. Please do the same this weekend", she snapped and yelled "Yes!! I've gotta go!" and hung up. She won't.
I found myself happy, almost giddy about the holidays and spending them in the house with S6 on Wed. There were a few low moments, but it was a happy home environment. B/c of S6 being ill, I cancelled plans of having guests over. Interesting - two women in the neighborhood (both single, divorced, and attractive) came over with food to wish us Happy Thanksgiving. One sits on the HOA board with me, so I think word of my D is out.
At pickup yesterday, I mentioned to XW that the two neighbors brought over food, and she bristled. I noticed later that two wine glasses were left out on a counter (shared some wine with one woman, S6 was sound asleep by then), and she likely saw them. Anyway, she refused to say good-bye as they left, but S6 and I kissed and hugged. I know that we'll both remember that we shared a nice Thanksgiving holiday this year. I'm happy that I provided him a happy home, lots of loving care during his illness, and some light playfulness as well.
