CajunRose, thank-you so much for this because it is really helping me plan interactions for the future. I know it must be tough with kids because I know how tough it is with pets. I will remember to try and tie in a thank-you for something in the past when I am thanking her for something in the present. I am thinking I could try this now but don’t want to jump the gun. She is packing up the house and while some things were cleaner simply because of cleaning things out there were spots on the floors because she is tired of cleaning up after our kids (what we’ve always called our pets) and I cleaned the spots and wiped down the toilet and sink – easier done than said.
If I sent her a text that said, “It was nice seeing the kids yesterday and I really appreciate the time I got to spend with them, you’ve always taken such good care of them. Also, I realize just how much you do to take care of the house and how hard it is. I am really sorry that I haven’t helped out more and it was very nice that you did that to help make me happier” would it be ok or does it sound too needy or is it too soon?
