Thanks 25. I do try to say similar things when I can. Other times I feel like it just doesn't make sense. What I probably can do, is take your advice, and say it earlier, before she says something that leaves me at a loss for words.

Last night I was out and W texted me. It was hard to focus on it so I was a little vague.

W was asking about the logistics for this weekend. It is her normal weekend to work, where I would have D, but this is the weekend she took Fri/Sat off to go to the coast with her mom and she is taking D with her.

Also, daycare is closed Mon for Memorial Day.

I confirmed I was off Mon, so that wouldn't be a problem.

One interesting thing, when she mentioned dropping D off on Sun she refered to it as "home.". Caught my eye. She has always said "the house.". Once, early on, I called it home, and she made a point to say "the apartment is D's home too!". Anyways...

She then asked if I would like to keep D Mon night. Like I said, I was distracted, and didn't want to committ right away, so I said "I have tentative plans, but I'll let you know.". Wish I would have thanked her for the offer, I know she is trying to make sure I don't get shorted a night with D.

She said OK, either way, she'll plan on picking D up on Mon unless my plans change.

She was very friendly with ! and smile throughout her texts.

I would like to offer if she would like to spend some time together Mon. Give her a chance to play with the dog or something. Just don't know if I should ask.

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