Walking in Muskeg - Part IV - Squishy Rubber Boots

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As per counselor's directives I texted STBX this morning and asked if he could work an afternoon this week free.
I asked if he would like to join us at a park for a picnic sometime the rest of this week.
He said he would see what his schedule was like and get back to me. I said "Ok, let me know."

STBX then called this evening.
I asked how his day was, his hello sounded exhausted.
He chatted on about what work he's doing and it appears he's worried about finding more work in the New Year. (Perhaps the fact I'll be working soon will take some of that worry away? )
He asked about my day, and I shared. Even though a lot of it feels like herding cats from my perspective.
Getting kids to do what they're supposed to and not leaving the house look like a rubbish tip is an ongoing struggle, although in the last 6 months it's been getting better and they're listening more.
I thanked him for the chat, said goodbye first and hung up the phone.

Oh, and he said he'd take Friday afternoon off to join us.