I love the holidays too! One of the hidden blessings in all of this has been to really focus on the here and now with my kids. So I totally relate to the elation you feel with the everyday (and not so everyday) moments with them.
You sound stronger and stronger every day!
And yes... the boards are truly a life-line. Thanks for being there for me as well!
(((((BM)))))
Me & H: 44 D7, D6, S3 Together: 20y, M: 17y EA: 11/13/10, Sep: 12/23/10 EA becomes PA: Spring 2011 H filed for D: 09/06/12 D Negotiating began 2/15 OW seemingly gone on 3/15 Still negotiating D