If it raises your hopes, I would lightly acknowledge them but don't get too worked up. If you start doing that, the first "sign" you read as him leaning towards something permanent will send you quickly spiraling.
That is awesome about him being more reliable. Obviously our sitches are totally crappy, but there are some minor positives for the parties involved, usually. A little more space, a little more time on your hands when you don't have your child. This allows us to make changes, find ourselves, etc. I would still give my right leg to be permanently reconciled and swamped with marital and family obligations again, but it's always good to cling to the positives.
Btw, I'm kind of lecturing myself here because I'm in a really crappy spot tonight
Me 38, WAW 30 D11 (former marriage) S2 T 8 years M 3 years BD 8/20/23 S 8/20/23