Well wife just dropped the kids off , she didn't come in, but I could sense she was a little surprised on how well I'm doing. She just had that look.
Yep! That's the beginning of getting her attention. Next, she'll get curious about what you are doing. The more interesting and/or mysterious, the more she will be drawn toward you.
Be prepared for her to temp check you pretty soon.
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!