Glad you had a nice Thanksgiving Mish. I think it's fine that you've decided to opt out of Christmas presents. Afterall, Christmas is not about the presents anyway. Extra quality time with my children/family would be the best present ever - definitely beats any material items!
I'm getting down and dirty in my kitchen this weekend too. I'm making my grandfather's amazing apple butter and then baking to send gifts to my loved ones. I'm hoping they will understand (I know they will).
So just remember the season that has us performing all this craziness. It's about showing love and appreciation - not about the gifts themselves.
Hugs,
Betsey
"There are only 2 ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."
I seem to peek in annually! I even started a topic under the same name.
The short version of my year is that my son was in a horrific accident and has had a miraculous recovery. It's amazing how traumatic memories are erased when coupled with fantastic improvement.
Huh.. I should apply that to the divorce remnants.. do great things and let the remaining bad feelings disappear!
I almost cried when I saw them, he's just so grown up.