Wow, it's like they can sense when we're out having a good time without them! H called this morning - right after I'd written about what a good day S and I had yesterday. He sounded miserable.
Him: "How are you?"
Me: "I'm great!" And you?"
Him: "Um...not so good. Really tired. I haven't been able to sleep very well for a while. I might have to get something OTC to help."
Me: "I'm sorry to hear that."
Him: "Thanks. What are you doing tomorrow?"
Me: "I have to work."
Him: "Oh. I thought you have Mondays off?"
Me: "Yeah, I had to switch days because we are going out of town next weekend. I'm taking S to the symphony."
Him: "Oh, that's next weekend?"
Me: "Yep, we're really looking forward to it. It should be a great weekend!"
Him: "Well, I'll talk to my staff, and try to take an early night another day next week so maybe I can see you guys. Or just you, if you want?"
Me: "Sounds good. Just give me a call, and let me know."
I think I handled that well? We discussed a couple of other things. He has taken a bit of money from the last two paychecks, so I asked him if he needed to make that a regular thing. That it was fine if he did, just give me an amount so that I could readjust my budget. He said no, he just owed his friend some money and he had to replace his lost phone. He said he didn't want to take money, because he wants to make sure I can pay all the bills. I told him that I was fine, and that he should take some. I told him that he was working very hard, and that he deserved to have some money. Also told him how much I appreciated that he was making sure I was okay financially. Yay, validation!
