Rocky Road

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Daily update -

Last night I just sent a group text to W, S16, D18 Saying have a great night, but not too much fun without me! Get some good sleep and wished everyone luck for their morning sports activties. Just said, Love y'all and can't wait to see you!

W was the first to text, GoodNight!!. S16 and D18 both texted Good night, dad, we miss you!!

I knew the house would be a rush starting early in the morning, so I just sent a group text to the family again saying good morning and wishing them luck! W got right back...Said, good morning babe! We all en route to our respective activities. Then she actually called me from S16's practice and we had a very nice conversation about the kids and their excitement. I kept it short and she told me to give them a call tonight when I got done. They were all going to our favorite pizza restaurant.

I called when I got off work and she answered very upbeat. Told me they had just eaten their favorite pizza. I acted so very happy for them (in the past I would have bellyached because I didn't get to go). The we talked about each kid's day for a while. I then made sure to ask about her day, about how her running has been going, and really just validated. She then asked if I wanted to talk to the kids...I enthusiastically said, heck yeah! Talked to each of the for a while. In a total 180, I was enthusiastic, asked questions, and was an empathetic listener. The gave the phone back to my W, who wanted to talk a little more! The talking was great, but I wanted her to get off wanting more of me. So, I thanked her for spending time with me on the phone and me getting to talk to the kids for such a while. She said, alrighty bubba, I guess we'll talk to you in the morning. I said, yay! you guys get to sleep in! She then reminded me that S11 had an early basketball game, so I was empathetic about having to get up so early. She then said ILY, call us when you get moving. I said ILY2, can't wait to see you guys tomorrow.

I know this was a great day for us, but I will have a lot of hard work when I get home, especially in MC Monday. I agree LH, I'll just validate and not try to fix or be defensive. I anticipate a little awkwardness when I get back. But I also plan to be very happy and upbeat when I get home (with my new fresh haircut ;)). I'll give everyone a kiss and ask how their day was going. Hopefully S11's team will make it to the championship, so I can see him play!!