Thanks for the inspiration and encouragement Eye! Two non-conflict days in a row now. We spoke a bit tonight and she actually made eye contact. We all sat at the dinner table for dinner. She seems to initiate about the kids, which is cool. I am always upbeat and I am having a blast with the kids. I always ask how everyone's day is and am being in the moment with everyone's answers. Playing out in the front yard, playing board games, helping daughter with projects. I've learned how to disconnect from my life to connect to theirs. It's awesome, I've never had so much fun being around my kids!
Interestingly, she almost seems angry that I am not acting unhappy. Without a doubt she thinks this is all an act, but hey, as long as she is noticing right?
Me: 44 Her: 42 T: 22, M: 20 D:18, S:16, S:11 Sep: 6 months in 2002 Sep again: March 15, 2015 (5 months) WAW talk again: January 21, 2019