Well, my husband picked up the kids this morning and they are now on their way back to England for a 2-week vacation and to visit family and friends. I'm not sure how I feel at the moment.....I know I'm going to miss the kids, but I'm also looking forward to having some peace and quiet and 'freedom' for a couple of weeks too.<P>Yesterday, my husband called me and asked if I was planning to do anything - I told him that I was going to take the kids to our local Memorial Day party and that he was welcome to join us if he liked. He said that he was at a loose end and that he would come over. Unfortunately he brought a book to read and just sat in a chair all day by the pool and read - so I wasn't able to get many conversations 'points' in, but at least we didn't argue and I didn't do any love-busting.<P>This morning, my husband gave me a big hug when he picked the kids up, and told me to take care of myself while they were gone. It's very unusual for him to initiate a hug, so I felt good about that. I'm going to e-mail them daily with news and see if I can get in a few love-deposits that way.<P>Best wishes, Paint

Good Luck Paint! Use the time to do some really nice things for yourself!<P>{{{HUGS}}}<P>------------------<BR>See each day as a new beginning!<P>Cali