The Next Day...

[mahhhty]

Catchup... I had a good weekend. Lots of work renovating the new business space, but I got to kayak at dusk both days as well. Went out with some of my friends who helped demo and some kayaking friends Saturday night. Drank too much, but had a good time. There was a super hot girl at the bar, in which everyone ragged on me to talk to her. I didn't, but I have to start thinking about forming new relationships, and step out of my comfort zone.

I had a great conversation with the munchkins last night on the phone. My D was such a cutie. She kept saying on the phone probably 20+ times... "Daddy you are soooo handsome." Or things of that nature. A few times she would say it and ask X for validation. I spoke over her each time so that I wouldn't hear her response.

The last couple phone conversations, while they are with X have been really good. My kids and I have really solid sustaining conversations. I think that speaks to our new and improved relationships.

I don't engage X at all on the phone and I naturally shy away from any conversations that do engage her. She often interjects to explain something to me, but I take those statements and then follow up with the kids about them.

In the grand scheme of things, this probably doesn't help me build any sort of relationship with her. But I do think it is perfectly natural.

Have a good week all!