Want to share, about Day After Thanksgiving gathering. Much to THANK for!

[elleng]

Have been separated from husb for 4+ years, since he assaulted me. He then sold house, had to take him to court to obtain my share, still 'fighting' that one even tho essential agreement 'appears' to exist.

Daughters, 22 and 25, appear to not be able to accept facts and/or his duplicity, which I understand to be normal, but kind of a drag on my relationship with daughters, so realationship with girls has been on and off/up and down. They are geographically removed from me and him, so relations difficult at times, tho they do visit with him.

SO, they were doing Turkey-Day with him, and as, for a moment, we 3 were in touch, I invited them for dinner yesterday to have our own, as in Day After Thanksgiving Dinner. Ends up both of their beaux were also available. Older daughter is engaged, younger WILL be, I expect, so these are serious relationships.

Well, it was SUPER!

One of first things, after they arrived: they sat and looked at photo albums, which I was able to obtain after house sale. We did a lot of traveling together, have great memories (and education) as a result. Will always remember 4 of them sitting together on couch last night, looking at photos, discussing experiences.

And I've also kept, and display, books we read, which include 'holiday' books like Polar Express, but 'regular' ones like 'The Philharmonic Gets Dressed,' and they looked over those, discussed, and noted to the guys that they intend to share 'real' books with their children as we all did. Those will be my grandchildren!

Daughters, who don't always get along w e/o, did very well, not a sharp word, their beaux, who hadn't met, appeard to 'bond,' and they all appeared to enjoy dinner. So when I decide to brave the elements (cold and windy here today) I'll go to Borders, pick up calendars for us (another tradition, holiday gift, and great for Chanukah, coming up) and gift wrap, and smile.

Thanks for reading. Really wanted to share. :D

[OneGrassRoot]

1. What a delight to read!

I am SO happy for you, elleng!!!!

:hug: :hug: :hug:

:bounce:

:hi:

[PhillyGurl]

2. Glad you had a wonderful day

I went to my oldest daughter's, it was nice to be with her.

Did you evict the bat? ;)

[elleng]

3. Thanks for asking, PG!

Nothing like sons-in-law, even if only 'to be!'

At the first chirp, Ed concluded the sound was indeed from smoke detector/battery expiring, he reached up and removed it, and 'other' 'to be' made me promise to replace battery ASAP! (He's a deputy sheriff, former job was EMT/fire, so very aware of safety issues.)

THANKS!

[PhillyGurl]

6. Excellent

so no bats in the belfry. LOL. :crazy:

[Kind of Blue]

4. That just put a smile on my face.

:) Perfect day. I was reading the other day about men who are brother-in-laws saying there's something special about marriage to women in a family with a lot of daughters. I think they bring balance of energy. The girls give them a chance but if one of them grows to dislike you - forget about it :rofl:
Here's to your future grandchildren and more truly good memories in the making :toast:

[elleng]

5. Thanks, Kind.

:fistbump:

[MorningGlow]

7. So glad it turned out so well for you!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

No bat, got the kids there (and I'll bet they didn't even notice what you did and didn't clean, eh? ;) ), and it sounds like the STBE at least kept a low profile? What could be better! :applause:

[elleng]

8. Thanks, MG! No complaints about anything!

And much to my surprise I actually put everything in order, and no, they didn't notice that I hadn't gone over living room floor!

Heard nothing about STBE except that he'd really like my guacamole! I was gracious and said, that's good, as he needs to find food he can eat easily, for his 'frail' health. Didn't offer to send any home for him!

[MorningGlow]

9. Bwaahaaa

Eeeeecelllennnnt. :thumbsup: He does not deserve your guacamole!
:rofl: