drama break

I planned to give myself Mother's Day off from writing. It was an excellent day and I love my gifts (a Minnie Mouse watch featuring Minnie as a teacher, chocolate covered strawberries, cards). I loved sharing chocolate filled croissants with my own mom before taking an early night to veg out and watch TV by myself. And it was nice I had the break because all hell broke loose yesterday in the department of Family Drama. I won't get into the details, but someone I love hurt someone else that I love very much (and, in case you might be concerned, neither party lives in my home). I can't even describe the state I was in last night, shaking with the shock and hurt of the rejection we all feel. And I was completely helpless. I could not fix it; I could not understand it. I'm in a better place tonight. I can't fix it, can't change it, so I must let it go. It's in God's hands.

Tonight concluded Dennis' soccer season, which he celebrated with an after game ice cream social and award presentation. This was followed up with a lovely dinner out with Uncle Denny. I am reminded of the blessing that is my family, of the joy we receive in being together and sharing our lives with one another. It's why we choose to live near them, so that Dennis' life will be enriched by time with his family, feeling the love and sharing the fun. How blessed he is to have his grandmothers so near, his godfather so involved in his life, his Pop (and his great uncle/godfather) to share his love of gross noises and general disgustingness. How full our lives are of each other and the happiness of being close.

And now to reign in the sappiness: Dennis told Uncle Denny tonight that his guacamole looked like "a whole nose-full of boogers". So I'm surprised he didn't try it, actually. He really enjoys boogers, much to my horror and dismay!