Pre Christmas Ramblings

So far so good.

Sophie has been able to keep it together

for a few days. We still feel relief-

and blessed- that she was honest

about all her allegations.

Yes- she had kept the lies going

and getting bigger and bigger

for 11 months.

For 11 months we didn't know

if she "realized" she was lying.

Or if she was delusional.

We had many therapists and professionals

evaluate her. And none could agree if she

was being purposeful in her attempt to

take down the family- or if she was

in an alter state of reality.

(We know her best and although we felt she was

LYING and AWARE of her LIES- because

she was so convincing- not all could agree.)

Anyhow- we are thankful that this might be

the time to actually be able to heal and move

forward and be able to have a decent relationship

with her. I know- cautiously optimistic. I am

protecting my heart!

(And my other kids and hubby too!)

But I have missed her so much.

And at least for now... she's back.

The real Sophie.

(Who has been almost non-existent for a YEAR+)

All these pictures were on our Christmas cards this year.

I love the one with Jude and Isaac.

It really captures their personalities well.

Jude with his "TUDE". (attitude)

He is screaming right this very minute.

(About cookies naturally!)

 This morning I made the Pioneer woman's Cinnamon Roll dough. Tomorrow we will make LOTS of cinnamon rolls. (But I am making cream cheese frosting instead.) We are planning a big Christmas morning brunch. Right now the kids are decorating massive amounts of cut out cookies that we made yesterday. I know for a fact that I used so much food coloring making the icing that it will leave peoples mouths colorful after they eat them. (That's your warning folks!) I can fondly remember a Cookie Monster Cake when I was a child leaving everyone with BLUE mouths. I loved that cake.

How are your Pre Christmas preparations going?