Independence Day
Independence Day
July 4th is one of my favorite holidays; fireworks, barbeques, and family. The significance of that day changed for me dramatically 16 years ago; my independence from my cheating ex- husband. Those early years were tough, but I got through them. I’m not going to lie, and tell you it was easy juggling two small children, work and trying to stay sane because it was not.
No matter who initiates the divorce it is difficult, the storm calms, and life gets easier eventually. Being independent from a spouse can be very liberating. You get to decide on everything yourself. That’s not always the case when there are older children involved. Believe me, I know. Even down to deciding what I am going to bring to my parents for our big July 4th celebration. My oldest son Mark just emailed me a recipe for a delicious ice cream pie.
The biggest thing to remember is, your anxiety, and the overwhelming feeling that your world is falling apart will pass. Take a deep breath and relax and have some old fashioned fun. Just don’t enjoy yourself too much because you’ll pay for it on the 5th of July. Maybe one of my brothers will bring a single friend, who knows maybe they’ll be other fireworks, but these won’t be in the sky.
Marks Choice
Fudge Ice Cream Sandwich Desert
INGREDIENTS
• 1 (16 ounce) can chocolate syrup
• 3/4 cup peanut butter
• 19 ice cream sandwiches
• 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 cup salted peanuts
DIRECTIONS
1. Pour the chocolate syrup into a medium microwave safe bowl and microwave 2 minutes on high. Do not allow to boil. Stir peanut butter into hot chocolate until smooth. Allow to cool to room temperature.
2. Line the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish with a layer of ice cream sandwiches. Spread half the whipped topping over the sandwiches. Spoon half the chocolate mixture over that. Top with half the peanuts. Repeat layers. Freeze until firm, 1 hour. Cut into squares to serve.
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