People have been asking me, “Lynn, will you have your kids this Christmas?” According to the rotation, this was supposed to be their dad’s holiday. However, this year, my kids will be with me. I am not giving into the feeling of  the need to explain every detail or defend how it happened. I am choosing to sit with what is and what it will be, which is quiet and we will enjoy the priceless gift of togetherness.

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They say to take a deep breath in and then out to feel relief. I did this several times in the past before it points where you realize that arguing with someone who refuses to show up mentally, emotionally, or physically is not communication. It is chaos. It is disappointing. I spent months.