Wed Night: I usually avoid the grocery store the day before tx but there was no choice. I did however get a little help; the kids were really into cooking so they helped me find things around the store (usually it's just a lot of whining and begging). Later that night we cooked up a pie. They peeled and cut apples.
Thursday: Woke up to a FB message from a friend . Spent the day playing game with kids, took a short ride on the bike trainer, then started a yam dish. (Oldest says she likes yams Yay! Something other than chicken nuggets). Mid-afternoon we took the turkey and goodies out of the oven and drove over to the she's house.
Yes, I know...I debated this a lot and I got invites to other homes but I decided it was best to put it all aside so we could both spend the day with kids. It went well. I was just happy for the kids. She thanked me for being there. We each went around the table and told what we were thankful for. The kids were...well...kids during dinner but between the pig noises it was a nice dinner.
We had some good convo before and after dinner.
BFF: She never heard from her again but was more hurt that she never said a proper goodbye to the kids. Youngest is angry at BFF.
Money: It's tough for both of us.
Extended family: Some good and bad. Some recovering and some ill.
Health: She had an abnormal test and needs a follow up. Uh oh. She's in my thoughts.
Little stuff: She got all the lights on the house. Good job! There was a bouquet of roses on the side table (from a special someone maybe) but it really didn't bother me. I'm thankful for all I have in my life.
So then we watched the annual Christmas Vacation video; got sleepy; and then I took the kids home. It was a good day.
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I have to work today so the she is going to take then to a movie or something this afternoon and to the Nutcracker on Sunday. Oldest has been in the production the last three years but is sitting this one out. I'm going to sit this one out too and do some things with friends.
Hope it went well for all of you.
"My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground upon which I stand." Thich Nhat Hanh
. Spent the day playing game with kids, took a short ride on the bike trainer, then started a yam dish. (Oldest says she likes yams Yay! Something other than chicken nuggets). Mid-afternoon we took the turkey and goodies out of the oven and drove over to the she's house. 
