The children seem to be aware that they are not to be filmed anymore. Yesterday Leah was strategically filming to cut the kids out of shot. The look on Vs face this morning when she realised she was on camera was one of 'where do I go, how do I get off camera'. Heads up Emmy. It's not good enough to remove them from the shot - TURN THE GODDAMN CAMERA OFF. Because you continue 5o film, your children now have ANOTHER thing to manage - how do I ensure I'm not in mum's video? Alongside thoughts of why is it bad if mum has been doing this practically my whole life.
Edit to add - especially the middle child. You can tell she is a stickler for the rules and wants to do the right thing. Emmy has told us all about her anxiety, this would really increase that for her.
I don't even have words for the cafe interaction with Aaron. Aside from the relationship stuff, god it is just so bloody rude to be in conversation with someone and then talk about them to imaginary people on your phone.
Watching her be the centre if everyone's attention while she talks about mundane shit like that abhorrent outfit...you barely see your kids emmy. Stop and be present. Just drink your coffee. Ask them about their school day and send them off calm and motivated Don't make comments in front of them referencing Aaron or your breakup. Be a freaking mother.
Gosh I feel for those kids. They have had so much to deal with. Separation, mum in and out of hospital, seeing mum recover, camera stuff, mum never around.