This morning W dropped off the kids about 90 mins late and was in a bad mood looking to take a kids toy simply because it might have some small value to sell but she also said she liked my new footwear. I was surprised she noticed because she barely glanced at me.
This evening, W arrived and came into the house for about 90 mins (longest time yet). She seemed to be wasting time telling the kids to take their time etc. I gave her space, didn't pursue, no questions etc. W said that I seem to have lost more weight. W was friendly and polite but it could just be her 'nice' act that she does in front of everyone. I don't know why she gives me so many compliments. I have no idea who the real her is anymore.
I wonder whether W delays taking the kids in the evenings just so she can say they were not ready to leave (because she had arrived very late with them in the mornings).
If there is going to be any MR in future then there has to be some time together for us to get along, and yet would it be better to have the kids ready to leave the very moment W arrives so I have less contact with her?
