On October 1, 2016, my grandmother passed away. So my immediate maternal family decided we should all give up our own planned goals for Christmas to unite to have one memorial dinner to celebrate and remember mother and grandmother, and to be with stepfather or step grandfather (grandchildren, great grandchildren) on Christmas day. As many of you know I am a biological co-parent of four kids (3 daughters and 1 son): it ain't easy. In fact, as the years go along, it has been a little more challenging then we thought it would be in dividing time with all the maternal and parternal family sets. Both family sets are active in family gatherings for birthdays, holidays, etc. My children have now learned how to label and identify the fun habits or traditions of both maternal and paternal sets. As they become older, they are making choices to do or not to do... As we sacrificed our time--a memorial dinner--I noticed that There were no arguments...
Lifestyle Blog: Various Topics and Dear Sherlene Letters. Sherlene D. Stevens is a family appropriate blogger, and owns a help-services concierge company brand in Maryland, USA.