Hi JR! Well it sounds really positive! Important to keep it up now!
THe thing you said about being tired because you have to work muscles you haven't in a while is sooo true!! I'm wiped everytime DH leaves. But I'm getting more used to it now. I'm relaxing more AND paying attention, giving LL and taking every chance I get to admire and compliment.
What I'm trying to say is that it will stay tiring for a while but thats good. You will learn a new habit by doing so and it will be zapping less energy from you \:\)