Buddy, you hit the nail on the head totally. He very much lives his life like a single person. And, after 20 years I guess I have learned to expect so little that an extra seems like a gift. Why do I put up with it? I have been asking myself that alot lately. I also know that I am now 42, and have not held a "real" job in my lifetime. I worked part time while in school, but I quit that when easy child was born. I couldn't work, and take care of her and finish college, so... And, now all these years later, I could not find a job if I wanted to. My skills are limited, and with all of difficult child's school issues, there is no way I could keep a job even if I could get one. So, I put up with it.
On the plus side, difficult child got to school on time and went in without a hassle. And tomorrow is a half day. So, fingers crossed, she will go every day this week. I cannot rmember the last time that happened.