Family Gathering
05/31/2005 11:35 a.m.


It's the first time my entire family has been together in forever (at least two years or so). We played trivial pursuits, barbequed at my house. It was amazingly wonderful.

I fit into my family of origin more like my grandparents' youngest daughter rather than the oldest of their oldest's daughter (did that make any sense at all?). In other words, I'm more like my mother's sister than her daughter. It's fine. It was awesome. I was full of joy and my house was full of laughter. Especially that of my oldest son, and that was the best part of all.

I have so many changes going on (all of them taking place in May), it was quite fitting to be surrounded by my family of origin this weekend. My children are, one by one, coming home. My husband and I are no longer together. I quit my old job, and am starting a temporary one for the summer. My triplets are turning 14 in June. Kate is 15, Jess is 17. Everyone is growing up, and I feel myself growing, entering a new phase of my life.

Most of all, and I know I've said it alot lately, I am awed and grateful for the peace and joy I feel, all the sweet anticipation I have for what's coming. I am intentionally drawing certain experiences to myself, and I'm so excited to feel this empowered. I am enjoying the now as well, grasping each and every joyful moment and counting it a treasure.

My children don't exactly get it, but they are happy to be with a happy mom. And as they ask, "how come, Mom?", I am trying to uncover the magic of their own power to them so they can begin to create a life of joy so much younger than I did....LOL!!! We'll see!!
I am currently Happy
I am listening to my daughters melt marshmallows for s'mores