My husband isn't letting me go to Boston in Oct - I'm leaving. But I mentioned it to him, gave him a chance to think it through and tell me that Erika wasn't "real, and then booked my ticket and got a passport. He's gotten use to the idea and my parents are coming to help with the kids. I need the holiday.
I have final say with the house and kids. It's not written down anywhere, it's not discussed, it just is. He gives his opinion, one I may choose to accept or not. I keep him involved in all the decisions and what's happening with them and their therapies.
I have money to spend, a vehicle to drive and a man that I look after no differently than I do my boys. Ie, I made him omlettes for lunch today and he said "Thank you for lunch". Like he always does.
I don't ever feel like I'm being taken advantage of. And I'm shocked at how many people in Ed's family and our friends can't believe I'm actually going away on my own for 6 days. I'm a wife and partner. Not a maid.
Sheri