December 19 is the anniversary of Brooke's dads suicide. Thank God it is 8 years later.
We've learned to plan well and to fill the day with activity and yesterday was a fun mix of blessings from heaven. It is just a given, Brooke doesn't work on the 19th. No need to add stress to a day that already hurts. The morning with Alex and I got the evening with her.
We went north and finished her Christmas shopping that gave her a sense of accomplishment. I simply must add for a child and teen who has said "No" to every fun thought and plan I've had for her growing up, she's turned into a young lady who has decided to say "Yes" and willing to do and go where ever I want to go. I'm still adjusting to plays-along-well-agreeable-Brooke. ha ha Seriously.
Dressed in Christmas flair, I would like to say she received a couple compliments last night with how pretty and festive she was.
Off to Cold Stone Creamery for our holiday favorite Dark Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream, the girls behind the counter over anticipated and when we asked for a Love It, she received a Gotta Have It.
There we were standing in line for ice cream when I asked her when Mary Poppins comes out? Asking Siri, we found out that the movie with Lin Manuel, Brooke's celebrity crush, actually came out that very day and it was playing at our theater in 45 minutes.
Timing is everything and our evening was unrushed, enjoyable and as we pulled into the theater, I told Brooke, "Look, we have VIP parking!" Yep, the very first space was open as if the timing of the movie, the accidental over-sized ice cream (at no extra charge), and front space parking was coordinated from heaven just for her.
Do I believe that? Absolutely!
It was an enjoyable day of blessings sprinkled from heaven for her.
When we were shopping and talking, Brooke mentioned she will be glad when Christmas is over, that she feels pressure to be the Christmas spirit in their new home for their 1st Christmas together. Christmas as she knows it will change slightly from the traditions she knows with me in full blown traditions, to creating her own traditions with Alex. I hear her plans rolling out just the way I do it. She's got this.
Oh sweet girl, the magic of Christmas is already there. Traditions are memory makers that bring nostalgia to the heart. Come home Christmas morning so you have your new Christmas with Alex, your morning with Momma, and in full family celebration with everyone.
My thoughts and appreciation turn to heaven for the special touches for this day.
