Glad to read your update, Card. I'm also glad you stood your ground about having S1 stay with you for Thanksgiving. You've been fired as a H so there is no leverage there to push you into caving in. If S1 really would like or benefit from the trip, MAYBE it becomes a "what is good for S1 is good for me" to consider. However, our sides of the family are important too. I'm sure you want everyone to see S1, brag about him a bit, and show S1 how much other family he's got out there.
Miami is great. I usually stop over there for 1-2 days on my way down the Keys. So much good food and opportunities to just chill down there. Always a great trip. Thanks for the reminder about My Morning Jacket too. I've not listened to them for a bit and do enjoy their music. Cheers!
