But I will always be waiting for the happy ending. Hope is a good thing...right?
Tessa,

It's a very good thing.

Sometimes it feels like two steps forward and three steps back. Timing is everything and making time can be a huge help.

It's not topping from the bottom to provide him with all the hints he needs:

* telling him what you want and how much it excites you
* scheduling a date night
* sending the child(ren) out to a sitter/aunt/grandparent
* having all the toys, props, etc. ready before hand, so he can see them when he arrives
* greeting him with a cheerful attitude and giving him time to acclimate, take a shower, whatever he needs to ditch the day
* serving him dinner in one of your favorite costumes or nothing at all
* ... you fill in the blank

Sometimes a girl has to drop a ton of bricks to get tied up!

Good luck on the next step in your adventure,

Ruby