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This weekend is Canadian Thanksgiving.  I think it’s just like the USA Thanksgiving, just earlier. In my mind, it’s a time for appreciation, for spending time with family, and for giving thanks. Historically my parents host all the kids for a big lunch.  We normally get together on Sunday, and a few times we have done our thanksgiving meal on Monday.  So, a few weeks ago I called my Dad to tell… Read More

So, thanks to all the wonderful comments last week (which I am still working on responding to – thank you all for your seemingly never-wavering wonderful support and love) about the upcoming baby entering our extended family and our decision not to visit. I’ve realized something: All the drama, the guilt tripping, the upset emotions about letting people down, the anxiety about money, everything was pointless. You see, this issue was solely… Read More