Part 18 - Creeping onward

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Yup those where my thoughts too guys, as you say rd w has come a little toward me. All done both canvases (yes s had picked two) and a vinyl Minecraft decoration put up for her.

Got a glass of vino and w stretched a chicken curry shed made to three so got dinner too.

Spent a few nice hours there, read to s while he had his bath and we watched some TV. After s was settled in bed (no drama this time he was perfect at bedtime) stayed 30 mins or so but w mentioned she wanted to have a bath so made sure to make my exit at my suggestion and with no stress. Kissed her hand but didn't push for hugs, w is dropping s around tomorrow as she's off to a charity dinner with friends. If the weather holds we may be having a family picnic on the beach on sunday but not counting on it it'd be nice but if it happens it happens.

Swimming tomorrow with s and his coding lesson Saturday afternoon. Another busy one by the looks of it!

On the subject of the flat w did say to me she appreciates me doing it and i shouldn't read anything into it re being separate to me she just needs space right now, just validated and got on with the jobs in hand.

I'm glad I did it, was the right thing. Maybe not a few weeks back but now absolutely even if it wasn't for s which it was its helped her made him happy and made her happy at no cost to me or to the sitch I can possibly think of (she's not moving back any time soon even in my wildest dreams) and I had a nice evening and dinner.

I think its an odd boundary moment adapting what works from staying fairly dim (not dark) and allowing distance to figuring out what's currently comfortable contact for her and adapting as I go. Best judgement wellies on and best foot forward really.

Have a good one all.