I'm getting better... no R talk, not asking questions about what W is doing, saying less, and my smiles are genuine because I enjoyed going out with the kids.
Kids said that MIL has been complaining that she doesn't really want to live in the local area and MIL would rather be back at their main house far away. MIL is doing all the cooking, childcare etc. W isn't doing anything at the house to help her.
Wife came to collect the kids. She said "I won't come into the house... I'll do some emails in the car... I'll ummmmm then come into the house". I didn't say anything. W then asked if she could come into the house. I said it was up to her as legally I can't stop her as she's allowed. W came into the house and told the kids to take their time.
W said MIL had made food for them and it was ready and waiting. Kids complained about what MIL was cooking. I then made some food for the kids and W said she agreed with me doing so (even if her mother wouldn't be happy about it). I didn't offer a drink to W as I knew she'd refuse it anyway. W stayed for about an hour.
W and IL are taking the kids away for over a week to visit relatives. W said she would call during the week and then again when they get back even if it's late at night. I said there was no need and that I hoped the kids would have a good time.
