Just a little observation from Monday night. Youngest SD & finance were over helping set up a surround sound system. SD had just baked a pie and brought some over... While we were downstairs..she went upstairs and fixed up plates of pie.forks..and brought them down for everyone. (Pie was delicious too) So later she's gathering up the dirty plates *shock* (as Fearless might say) to take them upstairs & put them in the dishwasher... Dad JUMPS up to take the first one from her and says "I'll get those!".. She insists on doing it herself!!!

Instead of getting annoyed with Dad....I kind of chuckled to myself... I just pictured an old Bugs Bunny cartoon...with the old English bulldog...and the jumping little chiwawa "Hey Spike!! Can I get those dishes for ya Spike!!"

I have noticed a change in SD...since the 'incendent' and the reality that her Dad & I may actually break-up...

We had a good time at the BBQ..she wants to help me with sons Bday party.. She fixed everyone a snack and cleaned up!!

That has NEVER happened before!!! She was the INSISTING that she clean-up. I thought I was in the Twilight Zone for a second........but maybe she's just growing up......

PS
I think it was SKy22 (I'm going to check) who asked me if SD also talked about her Mom & Dad...when replying to one of my earlier posts...and that really got me thinking. And given how difficult the situation and adjustments must have been for HER during those teen years..she really did handle things OK. showed alot of restraint on her part as well..and she bitched about me now & then..so what!!...I've done the same..we all do....

SO thanks..for putting that into perspective for me...