Your response now is "Great. See you Thursday then." Leave it at that. You don't have to jump to explain your plans. Make him ask again. Leave him wondering a bit.
I think it's awesome that he's quitting his job to spend more time with his daughter. Maybe when you see him you can thank him for making sacrifices for her. Somehow acknowledge that he is giving something up to put her first and you appreciate it.
Me 36 Husband 35 D5 S2 separated: 10/29/07-present Served divorce papers 1/22/09 "When the world gives out beneath your feet, it is time to learn how to fly."