Communication is almost always confusing. I focus on clarifying and reducing confusion.

Personally, I believe you should have engaged W with full eye contact and focused on listening. If that was not possible, A quick "I am running late. text me. bye"


Here is another option:

H"Sorry, Sounds like you felt ignored. I was running late to pick up D. I will be home by X:XX."

or

H"No. I will be home by X:XX"

or

H:"yes" (Any reason you should not trust D18 to watch the younger kids?? Your wife trusts her)


"What is best for my kids is best for me"
Amor Fati
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