Cathy - I am constantly amazed by you and your DH creativity (and menus!). YGG!
Church and lunch went well. I decided to leave Sam at home because I wasn't sure if I could handle 15+ kids (3-5-year-olds) plus Sam. When I told DH on the way to church why I left Sam at home, he encouraged me to do what helps me. If Sam helps me then bring him.
We stopped at the grocery store after lunch so I could buy Salsa making ingredients. I enjoy have 6 oz of Salsa almost daily and find it worth the effort/time to make it from scratch.
We dropped DGD6 off at her home to spend the afternoon with her Step-dad. DD is working double shifts for the next week or two as she assumes the management of the bar where she has been bartending. DGS21 was bragging on DD today because she is so good at what she does. Tiny steps keep happening as the relationship healing between DD and her children continues.
I received some information that DGS23 is in Alabama now. His biological Mom lives there. I am hoping DGS23 finds what he needs there to get his life back on track.