STBX was here right at 5pm. Fortunately, I was able to take off work early and get home by four to freshen up. When she got out of the car, she remarked how much she liked my shorts. D4 made me a purple megaladon birthday cake (yeah I know, she's amazing). The conversation was light. STBX asked me to open up my gift from the kids.

I couldn't stop smiling while reading the birthday card and presents the kids picked out and made for me. I thanked the kids for my presents and I thanked STBX for helping the kids with the gifts. She told me happy birthday and reached out for a hug. Utilizing Sandi's advice, I returned the hug but it was a type of brief hug you would give a friend.

Surprisingly, STBX announced that she would leave us to it and began to say her goodbyes. I was holding D4 and walked her over to STBX to say goodbye. D4 made a comment about STBX and I kissing. I looked at STBX and there was a moment of silence. I kind of chuckled and pulled back. STBX told D4 she would kiss me on the cheek, so I let her. Then we said our goodbyes.

That's all she wrote. I thought it went well. I was friendly, confident, and attractive. The conversations were light and mainly about the kids and their gifts.

Thanks for all the positive thoughts!

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