Christmas was good this year. The kids really got everything they wanted and were very surprised. My wife even expressed that this was a very happy Christmas for her. Last night she called me over and said "I have I told you how much I love you and how much I appreciate you lately?". I said "No, but I think you just did". My brother and his wife spent some quality time with the kids on Christmas Eve (we went to my mom's). This totally thrilled my wife. They are usually hands off with the kids. When we left he came over and gave her hug. This was a total shocker for her. My brother and her usually don't get along too well. Coming home that night our car broke down about an hour away from home. I messed with it and determined that the starter went out. I called my brother and he was going to come and take us home (he was 2 1/2 hours away). A few minutes later a tow truck driver came up and gave his cell phone to me, it was my brother. He told me they were going to give us a '99 loaner car for free, while they fixed mine. So I went got the car and came back. We exchanged cars. We were on our way. Later that night she told me how he made her Christmas. My brother did a 180 too! It just don't seem real right now. Everything is going so great. All I need to do now is win the lottery and I will be peachy. A few days ago I did backslide, but I quickly recovered. She was understanding! I just can't believe how well everything is going! Knock on wood!
