This morning, I'm getting ready for work and she says to me "I love that shirt" as I walk into the bedroom after getting dressed. I thanked her!
And so, the worm is (MIGHT BE) turning!!
Stick with the plan (you are) and see where it goes. This does sound promising.
But, (and I don't think you will do this) don't jump at the first time she says she wants to work on the M (if she does). She needs to want you and the M, and she needs to feel some concern that it may not be as easy as she may think.