First real Thanksgiving as a family

Last year Sophie was a few days old and so I was dead on my feet and everything was so hectic! In honor of that, we spent the holiday snuggled up at home watching Arrested Development (Seriously, one of the best shows ever put on TV. It's a travesty it was canceled. If you want a clever, smart, hilarious comedy about the ultimate dysfunctional family then check it out.) and eating on whatever we could find in our freezer. We're still pretty tired of thanksgiving food from when we had our own Thanksgiving/S B-day party last week. When I put S down for her afternoon nap, her sleep rays got me and I took a lovely 2 hour nap. We've been lounging about sipping on my new favorite cocktail. I call it "Sex on the Couch" in honor of the fact that this drink keeps you awake and gets you nice and tipsy. Perfect for parents, I think! Great for us anyway... =)

2 parts cold coffee
1 part Triple Sec or orange liqueur
1 part brandy or whisky
A little cream, if you like (I like it with whipped cream on top the best)
Mix together and serve either on the rocks or just plain if your alcohol sits in the fridge like ours. Orgasm accordingly.

I'm in a good place right now. My dad called me to appologize for not calling about my brother's birth sooner. His GF had a 36 hour labor and they were so burnt out they didn't call anyone until today. I told him how hurt I was and he sounded genuinely sorry. All I needed is a heartfelt apology. Then I busted his chops about how my kid is going to graduate before his kid. Anyway, his name is Jack Oliver and I saw some pics of him and he is adorable!! 9 pound 21 inch baby. She delivered vaginally, too. I'm pretty excited to meet him. I'm going to offer to babysit him. I've always wondered what it would be like if I had Sophie and a little baby, so I think it would be educational. AND I can get my teeny tiny baby fix! Plus, I'd have SO to help me because he's on medical leave for PTSD so he just hangs out with me all the time anyway. Oh yeah, he was diagnosed with that a few weeks ago. It's from living with his dad. Good thing we got out, huh?
My mom is being kind of a shrew about the whole thing, but thats to be expected. They aren't even divorced officially. And I always get caught in the middle. I'm just trying to take the higher ground and stand up for myself. HM has really helped me grow in that respect. I didn't really have balls when it came to calling family on shit and self advocating. I really have stepped it up in demanding respect, space and boundaries. Sometimes it doesn't come as a welcome change, but I really notice a decrease in depression and anxiety. I'm down to taking 3 Trazodone/week. That shit messes you up, I hate it. I'm still taking my lexapro, but I think soon i'll be able to cut out Trazodone all together.

Anyway, I am thankful for Hipmama, which I have been a member of for a year and a week. I love you all. Thanks a million for everything,
Sophiesworld