Happy to report good news on my end as well. While it took close to 48 hours after purchase, we have been assigned seats together. I was starting to worry!
I know this goes counter to AA's wishes, but this concession to families really makes BE a deal. Don't get me wrong, I'll still spend 50k miles in the air with them on standard high-cost coach fares in 2020!
Thanks again all,
Leighjohnwi