Today was not over the top.

Today was not filled with overt celebration, tons of family or over fattening meals.

Today was a normal day, but with presents and a trip to the movie theater.

For the most part, I think we got what we all wanted. I got my kids together, getting along and having a nice time. My son has his new concert instrument and got some new pj bottoms out of the deal. My daughter, her iPod touch to annoy me with for the new year.

It was simple.

For dinner, I crock potted a roast. No fancy turkey or trimmings. It was fine. Roast, a baked sweet potato and Ceaser salad. It was just enough.

We spent a few hours out in the movie theater watching Sherlock Holmes.

We spent a quiet evening at home. I crocheted and watched old reruns of Bewitched, with the real Darren of coure. My daughter watched downloaded anime, and my son rehearsed.

No stress.

I'm not sure I wouldn't have enjoyed a family gathering. Maybe in time but not right now. We are all still healing and adjusting. Maybe when I'm finally out of limbo? Until then, I like things the way they are. I'm taking it at my pace and what I think is the pace of my kids.

So as I head to bed, I go to sleep knowing that we got through this holiday together. No tears, no sadness.

It was a good day.