One giant leap forward! - Part 6

[T1000]

W text this morning:

W: Would you consider me having the kids every 4th weekend instead of every 3rd weekend. Both boys have been asking about you this morning.
W:Could you also please get me a copy of my MOT (annual vehicle inspection)? Needs renewing by the 20th.
Me: I thought that's what it was already. What do you have down as the next weekend you would have them? This is why I have been trying to Skype them, it's too long a period for them to not have any contact.
I Spoke to (local garage) and the MOT is due on the 11/10/13. Make a note of that, it needs doing anytime between now and then.
He also said to tax the car online via the reminder you got in the post. you don't need the MOT in hand plus it saves paying for a new copy.
W: I do need the MOT as I have to do it in person because I use S4's autism certificate to get it free.
Me: Fair point. Makes more sense to put the money towards a new MOT that is due rather than a copy of the certificate that has a few weeks left on it.
W: Can you take my car and get in MOT'd or not?
Me: No

I was cordial towards her and her questions, helping where I thought I should. I had a feeling she might ask me to do it, not my job anymore.

I'm making sure that my answers are:
- Yes
- No
- I will think about it
- I will find out
or variations of the above.

No maybes or any attempt to hide/cower.

The "No" at the end was maybe it a little bit abrupt. I was concentrating on refusing her more than anything else at the time.
When she asked me my automatic reaction in my head was "Yeah no problem".
The "No" felt good and different. It is how I felt and it's what I think is correct.