Picked up kids from W this afternoon. Spent some time together with kids and W in the front yard. W complimented my outfit that I had left on from church. W later gave me a hug, held it for about 10-20 seconds, and said it was good to see me. I told W it was good to see her too.
Once we got kids loaded into my car, W, her parents, and I spent some talking laughing and talking around the car. I leaned in, touched W on the arm, and wished her some rest and a good night at work. W said thank you and appeared to genuinely mean it. I finished buckling up the kids and W gave me a goodbye hug. I again wished her a safe night at work. It was a brief but positive encounter.
My intent today was to do a slight 180 and to add a little physical touch to our interactions. It seemed to go well. W is going to have to begin feeling some connection with me again. I think I can only take the stoic approach so far.
Apparently, W no longer intends to call to check on kids like she usually does on her work nights. Not sure why this change and I can't worry about it either. Just an observation.
Me:35 W:30 D:4 S:1 Bomb: 01/08/15, discovered EA & PA In House Separation: 01/14/15 W moves out: 04/05/15 I tell OM's W about A: 04/15/15 W serves D papers: 06/19/15 Mediation: 09/16/15 D final: 12/01/15
