Today was lovely! We had hors d'oevers (made by me) and cookies and I baked brownies - warm out of the oven when they came. Our tree, mantle and banisters were lit and we had several scented candles lit. It was very warm and welcoming.
The girls were very much at ease. Although they work in our home, they are not often in our living room and never all together. But there was a warm camaraderie.
And they brought Santa. They had asked me for a Santa suit and beard which I had found inexpensively. I'm not even sure who wore the suit - I suspect one of their husbands. They bought Ryan the perfect gift and he gave them each a gift that I had helped him buy and they loved them!
We shared stories, photos of his Disney trip, memories.
I honestly think that this was exactly what needed to happen to help me get past some things that have happened. I told them how much I appreciate them and how much Ryan loves them. I think they needed to hear that too.
