Some days are better than others

[EDF]

Had a short day trip together to go to the brother-in-law's anniversary party this weekend.

I considered turning down the invite, but it was something I wanted to go to so I decided to go and be careful about not hovering. Going to these sorts of events is also a 180 for me (no one would have been surprised if I skipped it, unfortunately), and I'm continuing to work on being more sociable.

Stayed upbeat but aloof on the drive there, and once we arrived I focused on chatting with everyone else. Sat apart from WW as I was chatting with other people. She eventually moved to sit by me.

Some of the kids were bugging adults trying to get someone to spin the merry-go round, and I volunteered... a definite personal 180, I normally am apprehensive interacting with kids because of feeling socially awkward. However, it went really well. I intermittently went over to help them out, spun the merry-go round, pushing swings, rode on the merry go round with them for a time, and generally acting... well, normal. Playing with the kids gave me good cover to keep moving from WW.

Kids were very appreciative. MIL complimented me on losing weight, and WW dropped some positive comments on the exercise and running every morning I was doing.

Drive home was uneventful. Rest of weekend I managed to stay pretty occupied with doing stuff so minimal interaction with WW.

Declined to go clothes shopping with her Sunday night. Gave a reason, which was true, but I need to keep refocusing on saying less... just 'No thanks' would have probably been better.

Working on planning out my GAL calendar this week to try and get as much away time as possible.