We celebrated my mom’s birthday tonight with a family supper. It always feels so good to have a bunch of people we love sit around that table and laugh and share stories just like we have for generations in that space. It’s sacred stuff this tribe. It’s happiness
I’m so grateful for my mom. She’s taught me so much, has loved me unconditionally, and has been a good friend as well.
My kids have joined the local 4H club and the first meeting of the year was tonight. As a Pony Club kid I never did 4H and was very happy with that, but I sure see the benefits my cousins received from the club
We came in as new people and knew that one cousin would be here, but it turns out we are related to almost half the club.
For kids who grew up always just known as the Canadians, and without any real ties or roots where they were living – this is huge. The longer that we are here the more they understand this is home. This is a place where they are loved, and where they belong.
I’m excited about this new venture. I think it will open many doors for these kids. Happiness
We were walking up to the house after school today and the boy stopped part way up the yard, looked up at our house, and said
There’s something about this house. I don’t know, it’s the leaves and the snow, it’s just….
And the girl said
It’s just home. This is the first house I’ve ever lived in that feels like home. It is filled with love and I love being home.
I sometimes wonder if they miss their lives of privilege. They may have had a lot and lived in nice places, but they didn’t feel safe and secure and happy in any of those houses.
The fact that this home is here for us and is holding us in love is a kind of happiness I have a hard time describing. This is my kids’ childhood- this is where their foundations begin for the adults they will become.
Thanksgiving is a hard time for the three of us. It is a reminder of a very ugly incident in our family. And we have worked hard ever since to make happier memories to lay over that painful one.
And moments like this I know we are on the right path, we will be ok, we are healing, we are finding happiness.
We went up to Canmore and met a friend for supper today. This super short season of fall is at its peak today and it was stunning. It’s been a long time since I’ve had a mountain hug and that warmed my soul
It’s a happy place
This kid…..
My Facebook memory today was of a day I took the kids to the beach in Rhode Island 7 years ago. I actually remember this day well, the three of us drive to Narragansett for lunch and then walked the beach making rock art
The kids were so little then, they are young adults now.
That was a very, very good day. A lot of happiness came from the ocean
Today I also had a happy moment as I’m looking forward. I got 97% on an exam for the course I’m taking.
Every stage is a good one.
The kids and I wer standing in line at a store and the girl said something about gone full circle. The boy reminded her that we are a triangle, we three – a strong triangle.
So she said yes, it’s gone full triangle.
We are a weird trio and although we may do things differently than a “regular” family – I wouldn’t trade us for anything.
I had a mini meltdown today as it was the Mondayest Monday ever. As I was feeling sorry for myself and throwing a good old pity party the boy interrupted me.
He said mom I’m going to talk to you like you talk to me when I’m like this
For God’s sake get your shit together. Look around, don’t you see what a great life you have? You look after us, you’re a great mom, you’re dealing with all the support issues, you’re learning new things so you can get a job. You pull us up when we are down. Sorry I’m not all rainbows about this- but that’s not how we are. Get yourself together
Dammit he’s right. Having moments of feeling overwhelmed I think is normal, but remembering to be grateful for all be wonderful things in our lives. Those are the happiness moments.
My niece showed up at the door today clutching 3 little furballs.
One of the barn cats had some babies and now we have these adorable balls of fluff.
We took them to the hammock and played and cuddled them a little.
If you’re ever feeling stressed or like you need a smile, I highly recommend playing with a kitten or two. They are happiness
We had a family supper with my mom, aunt, and uncle at a great Italian place in town tonight. Fantastic meal that was two and a half hours long.
The nice thing about a long slow meal is you get a chance to really visit and catch up, and I believe enjoy and digest the food a lot better. It makes me realize how often we rush our meals even when we don’t have to.
I really enjoyed myself. I was surrounded by some of my favourite people in the world. We talked about how important it is to have the love and support of the tribe. I don’t ever want to be without it. Happiness.
It feels like it’s been a long week. Tonight I realized I had an empty house – so instead of going out or doing anything, I celebrated by getting into my pjs and watching chick flicks. It’s bliss.
I love the house with the kids in it, but I can’t remember the last time I’ve had a quiet evening to myself. It’s happiness.
