My W texted me last night to call and "talk" to her not to the kids.
I called and we talked about the kids and how they are doing back East and a minor issue with our D6. I told her "It sounds like you did the right thing, I am glad you talked with her about it". I mainly listened closely and validated her concerns, praised her several times for her actions and then thanked her for letting me know about the situation.
We talked for about 15 minutes and talked about her Mom, Dad, how things are back home etc... She commented on how old her Mom and Dad are getting. I said yes, we are all getting older. It was a relaxed talk and she actually used my name, my "family" name, the shortened version not the formal version. She laughed a little. I was relaxed and we just chatted.
She later sent me a photo of our D6 and my BIL on the farm driving a tractor. I was very surprised as this is the first time she has sent a photo in a long time. Maybe months.
I replied - Glad that they are getting this time to spend on the farm, thanks for the photo.
She then texts me this morning - "S6 has split his boot (he wears a foot brace). Urgh...."
I will respond in a little while with "Oh Boy, thanks for letting me know, I am sure it can be replaced.
Before BD, I would immediately jump on her email and call the boot place to make an appointment. I am not going to do that this time. She is a big girl and can figure it out.
So a lot of increased communication from her AND using my name.
It was like talking to the old her not the Monster.
