We really had no idea how this Christmas would play out and in the end, it was much better than expected because I had very little expectations. I told the kids the times of the different events, church services, dinner, present opening, and then left it up to them. Ingrid chose to join us for the afternoon church service at Desert Springs, go to our annual Chinese dinner, go back to our house for desert and traditional pj opening, and spent most of Christmas Day with us. Juan chose to boycott Christmas all together. He went to church alone and opened his presents on Christmas night alone. He worked on Christmas Day. His excuse was it is too painful to be a part of things the way they are now. It is his choice. He has a loving, supportive family that he chooses to not engage with. We did get to zoom with Angie, Dougie, and Mariana. Mariana will be two in March and is growing up so fast!
