Some days are better than others

[EDF]

Had a good GAL weekend so far. Got a bunch of exercise in, played some pool, saw a movie, sat in the yard enjoying the beautiful weather and listening to music\napping.

Also managed to get some yard work in, and my share of some household chores. I'm doing a lot better about not trying to be "Mr Mom" (like I was at first) and not doing all the cleaning.

I can tell WW is feeling some stress from me not doing the extra liftin' anymore, and a lot of her time is eaten up by doing her own food prep, chores, etc.

She complained today about me not helping her cook. I tried to validate well but did also end up calmly pointing out that it was mostly her meals so I figured that was more her thing and I was taking care of other things. Also that she's welcome to ask if she wants help with something specific.

She seemed to take it well; this is the sort of thing where in the past she could get a very derisive attitude if I failed to read her mind about something she wanted help with. It often seems she would rather do something herself and then complain about it, rather than just explicitly stating what she wants.