I am 53 years old. I am the mother of 4, 1 daughter and 3 sons, grandmother of 3, Christopher 7, Evan 3, and Anna 6 months. I have been married to Jim for 22 years. I am still blessed with my mom who is 86, living home alone and driving her car. I work full time as an administrative assistant currently in a nursing home. I love to cook different things. I love finding new recipies on the computer and trying them out. Especialy interesting ways to modify leftovers. I am Italian and really love to cook Italian food. Unfortunately I am now diabetic and follow a strict diet. Our family traditions have adjusted through the years. Two children have families of their own and have their own traditions. Two children are in college and have their own lifestyles. Empty nesting has created an adjustment to traditions. Our house is where everyone used to gather for holiday meals. Now whoever is around eats. Sometimes we dont have a formal sit down meal for everyone as they come and go at different times. Christmas and Thanksgiving we are still together at home. The other holidays we go out to eat since it is usually just myself, my mother and husband. Managing to work full time and have a warm, healthy meal on the table every day. Trying to adjust recipes.