Jess, Chris and Cindy hosted Thanksgiving the Friday after Thanksgiving. We had got to see the house but that was when they first moved in, so it was nice to see it all put together. Jess had already decorated for Christmas, and it looked beautiful. I was jealous that I wasn't done with my decorating yet. I love having the house decorated for Christmas, but the process is so long and messy. Instead of doing a traditional meal we did soups and sandwiches. We had chili, chicken noodle and ham and bean soup. We all had way too much to eat. I will be honest; I was a little nervous about how tonight was going to go. Cindy had a sale at the house and had neglected to tell us. I don't think it was malicious, but it didn't sit well with any of us. Steph who has no filter had made her feelings known. Mitch had put his thoughts in a well thought out letter, and I had just kept my mouth shut because I have always and will forever be the peacemaker. I just want everyone to get along and avoid conflict. Thankfully we were able to put that aside and have a good night. No one gives you a handbook of how to handle life with your stepmom and her family after the one that brought you together isn't here anymore. Dad was the glue that made things work and now we all feel that loss.
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