Interesting day today. Been doing some reflection. This morning first thing, D said hey Dad want to go into town with me? I’m getting my hair done and we could hang out. I was free and jumped at the opportunity.
Soon after that, W called flustered and asked for a favor getting something she needed for her work day. I said that I could help at some point when I had time. W asked when. I said that I had plans with D and that I would let W know.
After I got off the phone, D said she was ok with us taking time to help W before her hair appt (there was adequate time). D and I got ready and once in the car, we called W to let her know and got the errand done and were in our way. On the drive into town, I was working through some emotions in my feelings towards W. D noticed I was sighing and asked if I was ok. I said yes I was just working through some emotions and that breathing exercises and sighing help me to regulate my nervous system. We discussed how we were happy to help W in that situation that it worked and fit for us.
D got to her hair appt. I went for a big walk and we met up after she was done (looked incredible). We went for coffee and had a great father-daughter connection. D planned to spend time with W this afternoon.
I’m very open to response feedback and input from this community. Upon reflection, I am happy that I had plans with D and prioritized those. D and I exercised goodwill, healthy communication and flexibility in serving W cheerfully. I worked through my emotions and responded authentically to D’s observations of that episode. I kept it about me and not W.
