Thanks for stopping by. I'm trying to juggle the Saturday schedule - I have a cub scout thing killing about 2 hours in the AM - if I can make up the time, you will see me Saturday night.
You are right - this is a test - or a hurdle - whatever.
Things were better last night - WAW needed me to pick up dinner - which I did and then proceeded to cook. I made brussel sprouts much to her surprise (she was very pleased). We lost power around 10:30 or so, and we ended up "cuddling" on couch. All good.
But she continues to test - particularly since I am equally stressed about work and the lack of a home sale and all the $$ going out the door right now. But it will level out - I found that I was getting a bit complacent - needed a wrap to the head to get myself back on track.
Not quite there yet.
I do know however that where my head was at yesterday was very different than a year ago or two years ago. I would have been very wuss and cowered - and even would have considered ways to "avoid" conflict. Yesterday, I remained strong, confident, and in control. Ready to redirect her anger - while also being understanding of where she is at. Got some great help from a friend on that one (thanks TJ).
Other thing of note - that was adding to the "stress" and things I needed to process. Got a call from a headhunter looking to place me in something making a good deal more money. I told them "if it requires 60-80 hours a week of work, I need to pass". Would have gone for it pre-bomb. And this comes at a time where the last year has caused us plenty of financial stress. More important for me to focus my energies at home. What you focus on expands.
The new house seems to surprise us with little problems at every turn. Nothing earthshattering yet, but small, sometimes time consuming and costly things. The punch list is growing by the day. Weeeeee!
Moving along...
Onward and Upward...
Sven
Never sacrifice the great for the good. Sometimes the beauty of grace is that it makes life not fair.
