Well, now I've done it.

Today I served the last family dinner that I will have in this house. We celebrated three birthdays, the food was good and everyone seemed to have a good time. My son wandered around the house, inside and out, admiring the emptiness and, I think, saying some private goodbyes to 33 years of memories.  But, as he and his family were leaving he asked if I would be having a Halloween party in my new apartment.  I kind of thought I was passing the party baton but maybe not.  Luckily my big old dining room table is moving with me.