today, we spoke for the first time in ten years.  it was a let’s-act-like-nothing-ever-happened 45 minute conversation.  there were tongue-biting moments but i played the game because i’m trying.  after all, i’m the one who extended the invitation because i feel she should have the opportunity to meet these amazing kids. it’s up to her to make that happen but i sincerely hope that she does.  i honestly had no clue how to respond to “so what have you been up to, other than having babies?”  how do you succinctly cover “what you’ve been up to” for a decade?  time will tell.