11.30

Parenting is hard. I'm beginning to understand it never gets any easier.

11.28

He wakes up every day, eager to see the colors of the morning. He encourages me to see them too.

11.27

I thought maybe it had all dried up. But the holidays have held a nice surprise.

11.26

I haven't listened to that little voice much since this summer. I need to give it more attention.

11.25

It always seems easier ahead of time to just put things off. I was glad I wrapped the stuff before dinner.

11.23

If I stare at those freckles, I can still see that baby in there.

11.22

I ate until my stomach hurt. My kids ate fruit and rolls.

11.18

It's easy for me to catch the spirit of the season. Even if it is sixty degrees outside.

11.17

I hardly put any ornaments on the tree. I laid on the couch and watched them.

11.15

A fun day with friends. Both the ones we planned on seeing and the ones by whom we were pleasantly surprised. Days like this are running out.

11.14

They endure a lot of sabertooth sadness for brief glimpses of the kittens.

11.12

I love him. He loves "the kins." I love "the kins."

11.11

The wind whipped and we had to say goodbye.

11.10

It was like a dream. Like being in a book I've read, though I couldn't place for sure which one and I didn't want to leave.

11.08

Link (and fans of Link) apparently get tired of being confused for the princess.

11.06

I could just hear his voice as I read his words. So sweet and self-aware.

11.04

I am glad they have him as a dad.

11.03

They embrace the freedom of this weekend. It's a pleasure to watch them explore.