so very thankful

What a lovely Thanksgiving Day I had today! My favorite guy and I took our time getting out of bed (he woke up, rolled over, and said "read, mama"). We went to get D and drove down to my folk's house. My mom and dad, uncle and grandfather, sister and her husband, my niece and nephew were all there. We had good food and good conversation. We lingered over seconds. We played Fuller Family Bingo with the kids. We sat around yakking until we were all ready for naps.

I took D home to Alameda, and the three of us ended up playing soccer together in the park near his house. Lots of running around, lots of laughter. At the end my little guy wanted to stay with his dad. They had a talk, and we walked back to my car. The two of us drove home, watched the Spiderwick Chronicles, then did our usual bed time routine. I managed to practice cello and put away a ton of laundry while he was in the bath.

It is just so lovely to spend time together as a family. I think the three of us are finally settling in to this new family arrangement. And that is such a relief!! :)