I initially planned to have s at my mother's for exF to get after work. He was going to be working late. I really just didn't want to see him as I seem to feel better when I don't see him. He ended up getting off work early and called to check if he could pick him up at my house. He said he was glad it worked out as he didn't want to see my mother due to guilt and shame (because he left her daughter, his words).
I have been doing some house updates. He commented on some of them and commented that I've been keeping myself busy. He asked who patched the drywall in the living room. He also commented on some things o had moved and rearranged.