K, I'm amazed we have any positive interactions as well, yet it does show how influential positivity can be. I just need to live that approach/attitude more.
At pickup this am, XW looked nice but stressed. I commented that she looked nice (no response), and she filled me in regarding S6. We chatted briefly about the presidential address last night, w/ S6 rolling his eyes and playfully acting impatient. I think he's learned to expect my undivided attention, but I know he does value the positive interactions he sees b/t his parents.
XW mentioned she had car probs yesterday that cost her $700. I made a small validation of her sitch ('ouch, that stinks!' - or s/t like that), but successfully fought off "Mr. Fix-It." After a great IC session, I stopped by an import store, and while buying a card and gift bag for a friend, bought her some dark chocolate and S6 some chocolate coins. I slipped the child support (CS) check in a brief note that stated s/t like "Sorry to hear about your car trouble, sounds like you handled it great. Thought some dark chocolate might help. Let me know if you need any more info regarding CS. Good luck with your mortgage. - G"
Going to dinner and a get-together with friends tonight. I'll try to sneak in a run first. I'm taking S6 to the circus tomorrow. He can't wait, as SpongeBob will be there (forget the elephants and tightrope walkers, he's excited to see the lil' yellow guy. )
After a great IC session, I stopped by an import store, and while buying a card and gift bag for a friend, bought her some dark chocolate and S6 some chocolate coins. I slipped the child support (CS) check in a brief note that stated s/t like "Sorry to hear about your car trouble, sounds like you handled it great. Thought some dark chocolate might help. Let me know if you need any more info regarding CS. Good luck with your mortgage. - G" 
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