I called W to explain the paperwork need as well as there being no rush on my part. W called me back and noted that she and S5 had just dropped it off, so my mortgage paperwork is complete. W seemed relieved but noted that she is in no rush, either. However, she did say that she needs the money to buy her condo and had a main worry about not losing money already invested in it.
She noted that she and S5 were enjoyed ice cream cones, and I complimented her idea to treat her and S5 that way on a nice, hot afternoon. A "there you go again" feeling clicked with me, and I realized that I need to work hard at giving W kudos for being a good mother, and stop worrying so much about S5.
As we said goodbye, W said, "Oh yeah, he has swimming lessons this afternoon by the way." (pause). I replied, "Well I might stop by to watch for a bit before going on to teach." She replied in a positive voice, "Okay!" Maybe that was again about her supporting my R with S5, but perhaps a bit more? At the very least, a chance to be "friendly."
