Serve the servants: Wayward Wife & LRT (7)

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Journaling:
Not much to report. Last night, I did a little shopping and then hit up Redbox for a movie. I texted STBX last night to talk with the kids as normal. STBX replied that she would call back in a bit because D4 was swimming. I went on with the rest of my night. STBX finally called back two hours later but I didn't answer because I was busy. She and D4 left a brief voicemail. It was good to hear D4's voice.

This morning, while at work, I must have pocket dialed STBX. She called back and I didn't answer. I decided to call her back because I missed the kids. When she answered, I explained that I missed her call but she said that I called her first. I joked about the pocket dial. I asked to talk with the kids because I missed their call last night.

It was great to talk with D4 and S1. D4 has been so affectionate with her words lately. D4 always makes me smile. Briefly joked with STBX about S1's limited vocabulary and then I wished her goodbye. Very brief call. Cordial yet detached. STBX seemed to have no interest in extending the conversation either.

It's weird. Even though I'm the one who has distanced myself, it seems to affect me sometimes when STBX makes no effort to pursue. I know I shouldn't care so much. I know it only leads to mindreading. After a few minutes, I'm usually able to reset myself. Still, I need to improve here.

Upcoming GAL plans include trivia with friends tonight, art museum or Rod Stewart impersonator on Thursday (haven't decided yet), and then I have the kids Friday through Sunday. STBX took D4 paddle boarding yesterday so I need to resist the urge to out do her in the kids activities department. However, I am considering taking the kids down to the Museum of Discovery and Science or on an airboat ride over the weekend or maybe both.