Serve the servants: Wayward Wife & LRT (7)

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RAI,
Thanks for the encouragement. I hope you have a great weekend.

Journaling:
Had a great day yesterday. Work was a breeze. After work, checked out a new exhibit at an art gallery. Afterwards, met up with some friends to see a Rod Stewart impersonator. It was magical!

Throughout the evening, STBX sent pictures of the kids via TM. I didn't respond but I alluded to the pics when I asked to speak with the kids. STBX called as they were driving home from the marine park. The kids weren't too talkative but it was still great to say hello. STBX pretty much filled me in on her day with the kids. I thanked her for taking the kids to do something special. After a few minutes, we said our goodbyes. As usual, I was casual, upbeat, and friendly.

Again, I followed Mr. Bond's advice and posted a few pictures to Instagram. Around 10pm, STBX sent a cute video TM of S1 from the marine park. I didn't reply.

This morning, STBX "likes" both of my pictures on Instagram. One of the pictures was of me with the Rod Stewart impersonator. Later that morning, sends me a financial TM but then immediately follows it with:
"And so cool you met Rod Stewart!!!! Was he cool?!"

I wait about an hour and a half and reply:
"He's a Rod Stewart impersonator :)"
and then I answer the financial question.

She immediately responds about the financial question and then sends:
"He looks just like him!!!"
I don't reply.

Not much here. Just focusing on quality, friendly, non-pursuing interactions. I'm glad I followed Mr. Bond's advice about simply documenting my new, awesome life. Doing so and the resultant positive response has done wonders for my PMA.

I'm looking forward to my weekend with the kiddos. Tonight, D4 and I will do our usual downstairs sleepover that she loves so much. Tomorrow morning, we might meet up with a friend for a play date. In the afternoon, we will head down an hour or so to a great children's museum. Sunday's plans are still undecided between an air boat ride or a trip to a local wildlife park. Either way it will be a blast. And rest assured, the grill will get fired up at least two of the nights.

It will be key for me to stay focused on the kids this weekend as STBX will be out with her friends at the beach, partying, etc. Spending time worrying about her and her plans will hurt my PMA for sure. Just need to keep the positive momentum going and take it one hour at a time.