I love my family

Got to have the whole family together twice in two months -- first for Thanksgiving at Bethany's house in Washington, then just after Christmas here at our house.  And I realized yet again that nothing makes me happier.  I wonder if all families feel that way.  I know my mom did.  But my kids are just some of my favorite people.  And the grandkids?  Well, goes without saying.  They kind of stole our hearts.  So a few days of blissful peace and contentment (amidst all the chaos that abounds when the house is full), and then everyone returns to real life.  *heavy sigh*