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I did do something this afternoon that I wouldn't have in the past. During a phonecall about the logistics tomorrow she mentioned the grass at the house was due for a cut. I suggested that one of the boys could do it. She got a little sharp and said that the eldest was working 2 jobs and spending his free time out of town with his girlfriend, and she hoped that I wasn't expecting her to do it. I then mentioned the almost 14 year old and the 12 year old. She remained sharp, and mentioned that she didn't ask much of me - and that the house couldn't be kept up if I didn't participate more. I replied that if we found we couldn't keep the house up then we will have to get rid of it. She said goodnight and hung up.
We have talked about selling the house as recently as yesterday, so that isn't new. What is new is me taking a stand that I know she will find appalling, and not budging from it. I spoke with a couple of fellows this evening and they both laughed at the idea of me cutting the grass at a house that I didn't live in - and that my 3 sons ought to be able to handle things. Their affirmation was a help for what was for me a hard step to take.
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And now to disengage the clutch of the forebrain ... 
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