The holidays are such a magical time. We fill our homes with delicious baked treats, glistening trees, and the smooth, melodious sounds of the Michael Bublé Christmas album.  We go to Christmas programs, parades, and candle light services.  We snuggle up in our favorite Christmas PJs and settle in on the couch to watch our favorite Christmas movies, while sipping on hot cocoa. Even just writing about it makes me feel all warm and cozy! But for the blended family, the magic can sometimes be dimmed. While the holidays are supposed to be a time of love and laughter,  those things are often overshadowed by the realities of co-parenting, and…