I think my game plan is working. I realized a couple days ago that we've not had anything majorly "mini-wife" in quite some time. Plus, the teacher told me yesterday that SD12's attitude & behavior at school has improved drastically since she's lived with us. It has been a huge battle and at times I didn't think our marriage was going to last.

No...I'm not naive enough to think the war is won. I fully expect this is an ongoing battle I will be fighting for the rest of the life of my marriage. But right now I am thankful for a few days of relief and peace in my home.

I'm even throwing a "School's Out Pool Party" for SD and a few of our friends this weekend. Gotta shine that halo whenever you can