The Family Meal

My favorite part of any family meal is immediately after dinner when the busy sounds of post dinner cleanup are drifting through the house. Sitting at the table, my dog waiting patiently at the foot of my chair, I absorb the sights and sounds of the family dynamic. Four generations of women sitting around the table listening intently to the my youngest recite the latest Spanish words she learned at Montessori. My oldest is somewhat reluctantly helping the others with dish and clean up duty.

This is my moment of zen...movement, sound and time happen but goes un-noticed. Deep decisions are made but not registered but I don't mind. I am happy. Happy Thanksgiving.