Magic, we haven't exchanged gifts for years because the money was always so tight that we decided to focus our resources on the kids. So I had no expectations, and by me NOT giving her one, even though the money is better now that she is working, I am showing that I heard her, and respect her.
Aside from W being further along in her journey, the main thing that made the day good was that I feel that I was truly lovingly detached, and truly without expectations this year. The past two holiday seasons? Not so much, lol!
Just accepting of who she is at the moment, and focused on the present moment, what WAS right in front of me. No pressure, no trying to make any certain outcome happen. Just focusing on the kids, their happiness, and being myself.
Being happy with my kids, with W, as she is right now, and myself.
In the depths of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer. - Albert Camus
Uncertainty is the very condition which impels people to unfold their powers.-Eric Fromm
