Overall I think I did good yesterday being friendly with W even though it was acting. She called me after work and we talked for about 5 minutes, mostly about how her day went and she told me a few more people committed to the race. She then said she would like to go to basketball game with us next weekend. Strange twist on this one: after D7 found out W was coming she came up to me by herself and sheepishly whispered I thought we were going just us. I asked her why she thought that and she didn't answer but mind reading a 7 year old she seemed a little disappointed. I told her it would be fun for all of us to go and wear our Spartan gear and she said ok. She then asked if I would take her swimming this weekend which I said I would. Not really sure what to make of this little turn because she's always wanted entire family to do everything together. I thought about it a lot last night and if I should do anything differently, didn't come up with anything yet.
Later in night W was in basement for a while which usually means she's trying to do something on computer. Every part of me wanted to let her struggle away while I read a book but remembering what we posted about yesterday I acted as a friend and popped my head down there to ask if she needed help. She jumped at the chance and I helped her create some signs for the race. She seemed grateful and said thanks and good night (first good night since before Christmas). I'm going to really try to continue to 'be friends' and be engaged but it will be acting because I still don't feel like being friends with W.
Rest of night was really good with kids and we had a great time hanging out. Took S4 to get our haircut and he was cracking me up. He's always the center of attention when he enters a room. Every hair cutter knows his name and it reminds me of Norm from Cheers when S4 walked in. They all wanted to cut his hair, it was like I didn't even exist. After kids went to bed I got some reading in and BS'd with some friends while playing a game. Went to bed feeling really good (minus the inquiring thoughts regarding D7 comments).
Personality is who the world sees, character is who you are
