This upcoming holiday season is going to be a quiet one for us. At least I hope it will. We are making plans, or at least discussing possibilities. Trying not to get involved in extended family politics that threaten to make us all uncomfortable. I think this is the year that we will really miss my dad. Miss having that older generation with us to celebrate. On the other hand, we are not beyond creating our own traditions, and enjoying them.
So, we may be conveniently out of town for any extended family celebrations. Oh, we will celebrate, but probably on a much more toned down note. Not so many people, not so much fuss. Just good eats and as little stress as we can get away with.
It isn't too early to plan. Really it isn't. It may be too early to be definite about one thing or another, but not too early to start planning.
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Holiday traditions are great, but so is the idea that they can change with the wave of a fairy wand, when necessary.
And you know, there's something to be said for quieter, simpler holidays. Less fuss and more time with loved ones, which is what it's really all about. And you have the joy of seeing things through Raine's eyes, so it'll be memorable no matter what.
It really is the time when loved ones are missed most, isn't it? But the memories are still there. Maybe you can write a card to your dad? It'll make you cry, but I bet it'll make you feel good too.
I say do what you want to do and let the rest of the family just deal.
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