Tonight I took my children and met with a large chunk of my extended family at a themed Christmas village near us. We go every year; we watch the lights come on, drink hot chocolate, and ride the rides until well past bedtime. All the little cousins run around while the parents share stories and enjoy one another’s company.
It’s out of a storybook. It’s perfect.
It’s a recurring theme here, I know, but clan is important. Even if you can go it alone, it’s immeasurably more joyous if you don’t. If you lament the fact that you don’t have a family like this – stop. All “families like this” will have you. If you see us, come say hello – we have an extra cup of hot chocolate just for you.
The Opportunity Machine 