He's talking to you contacting and being involved with both you and the kids. Mines not, that would be a backwards step for you if he wasn't. While he's only sounding like he's making noises at least there is noises like he thinking about things.
Just do what works or is working.
M 46 h54 Both married before T 11y Bd 2/14 I must see where ow leads! Ms 18 hs 26