I wasn’t sure how I was going to handle Christmas this year – my first one without mom.

Turns out it was a lovely day. Different, sad in some ways, but it was a very meaningful Christmas.

The kids and I spent a lot of time talking about mom and dad, sharing memories- but we also made new ones and really relaxed into the present moment.

And we were surrounded by our tribe which made it all happier and more filled with love. What would we do without our tribe? I am so grateful for these people.

Everyone has their own struggles, the joy and sadness mixed together. But as long as love is the main theme we will all be just fine

And as an addd bonus we are all full of grandmas Christmas sauce