Tranquil Times.

Ah... the Spousal Unit and Rebel Tweeny have gone to visit the outlaws out east. It's quiet. No tension in the house. Rebel and I are thinking of taking in the Harry Potter movie if the boyfriend isn't keen.

RT forgot *my* camera at home. Upon arrival at the Aunt's house RT called and asked me to express post the camera to her. I half rolled my eyes, but then thought... why not. She is quite good with the thing. She takes some terrific photos so I suppose I should encourage her. I will do as she asks.

It will be interesting to see what the SU decides to tell his parents about the spousal ennuie. My sister in law and I both figured out that we would have been much better friends if he had had some kind of relationship with his family. He doesn't have much of anything to do with them, and feels some kind of deeply held resentment towards his sister. Because of it, she and I are not as close as I am to my brothers' wives.... good girlfriends - close and loyal. Said sister in law has already told me she will probably try and attempt to get my story of the marriage in as the SU attempts to paint me into what ever place he chooses. I told her that it didn't matter. He's going to say and do what he wants. I can't change that. And frankly, it really doesn't matter. She thinks her brother is an idiot. What can I say. We've become closer and talk a lot more regularly now that she is aware of the spousal ennuie issues. How weird is that?!

The next two weeks, I'll work mornings and be home in the afternoons. I can't decide if I should do some major changes ( or would it seem like creating damage) to things I don't like around here. New fridge, new stove, with money that my father has given me from the sale of his house. Paint the bedroom... ummm not purple Rudy sorry... a little to bordello-ish for me (-; a friend has offered to help so shall see. Perhaps even repaint the living room into the colour of my choosing rather than leaving it the colour the SU chose based on sales! Now purple in the living room COULD be interesting!

I expect to have a couple of tranquil weeks with both the SU and RT visiting his family. I shall enjoy every moment while it lasts. Rebel and I plan to watch a lot of movies, and perhaps even go for supper a night or two if she's up for it.