Got up early this morning to knock out a couple pumpkin pies before the turkey goes in the oven. Woke up to find two daughters and three kitties snuggled up wth me and two enormous dogs sacked out on the floor as close as they could get to us. Made a fire so that the house would be nice and cozy warm, got out the "Thanksgiving" china that my mom handed down to me and I just look around and realize that there is so much good in our life. There really is. Its a shame that STBX either can't see it or doesn't value it in the same way right now. It is his loss. And I will not let it define me or my holidays.
I know that many of us are adjusting to an empty seat at the table or changed traditions that are not of our choosing. I bet most of us still have a lot of bounty in our lives though.
Here's raising a glass (sparkling apple cider right now and a nice zinfandel later)to all of you and your families right now.
