Yes, si, these can come across as temp checking. Or your W may really just have wanted to share these moments with you.

I think the way you're reacting is fine. Civil but not overly friendly.

What is your W's love language? Could she be looking for sone words of affirmation? Was that a complaint of ners in the past?

You can call me Dory/ Grl.

As a wise fish once sang,"Just keep swimming!"

It's no use to go back to yesterday because I was a different person then.