Took kids to church. Twins served again. They really enjoy doing it. Of course, it's still pretty new to them, I'm sure they will get tired of it soon enough.
Txtd W after church, going to my sister's house for father's day party. I told her she was welcome to come, if not, we would see her later. She said, okay, didn't get off work until one, a couple of people called in sick, didn't know if she's have to work late or not, would call me later.
Had a great time at my sister's. Kids swam, the twins rode four-wheelers all day, got muddy and wind burnt. W txt that she had to work until three, what was going on. Told her we were all having fun. She txt me when she got home, again, what was going on. I again said she was welcome to come out. She said it was late, she was going to clean house and do laundry. No problem, see you later.
We stayed until 8:30, got home, had a snack, gave the kids showers, and they all fell asleep by 9:30, they were wore out! W did make a little small talk, not snotty or anything. I went to bed at 10:00. Told her good-night and actuall got a 'night in return.
So, I made the effort to invite her even though she makes it a point not to invite me to family functions. I didn't force the issue and didn't react when she didn't show up. She actually had me thinking she might come for a while. I was fine that she didn't. The kids asked why she wasn't there and she gave the standard-I had to work-answer.
I hate this.
Patience, I guess. I feel like I want to force something from her. She has respeced boudaries lately. Not staying out late, telling me if she has talked to super about school stuff. I'm not gullible enough to believe it all, but seems like she is trying.
