Update: transition days are actually getting better

Remember me? Posted a few months back about how every pickup was a battle - kids crying, mom being cold, general tension. Started doing transition differently. Instead of picking them up right at the house, I started meeting at a coffee shop nearby (mom waits inside, kids come out to me). Gave it two weeks. Now they're actually excited to see me. Mom even waved today which... yeah that made my week lol. Wanted to share in case anyone else is struggling with this.