Staying Calm Pays Off

I heard from my sons father again. He tried to steer the conversation in and argumentative direction but I just kept changing the subject. He is missing his son and has promised to return the laptop this weekend. I also tried to talk him into giving us child support and he agreed. He has agreed before and has not come through now for almost five years. I am confident that someday he will start paying me. If he does not I do not count on anything from him. I am trying to earn more money to replace my sons laptop but it would be nice if his father does return it. For now I let my son use my daughters computer. It is small and slow but he is still getting his school work done. I reminded his father that his son will be going off to college soon and we should all let by gones be by gones. So far he has agreed. He is a touchy one. One false word and the house of cards could fall. I still continue to stay calm and end the conversation nicely if he can't let a subject go. He is in a good mood because he is working again. I pray it lasts. Until he explodes again we will hang on tight to the hope that he keeps his word. He is not known for it.