Learning about leaves
This weekend my sister Emily came down from NYC to visit. We had a family dinner at our house on Saturday night and spent most of the day on Saturday preparing for it. I worked in the kitchen preparing dinner for that night and watched Emily and Emma hanging out in the backyard. They spent two hours exploring the yard and getting to know each other. Then Emma’s Aunt Jocelyn came over and the three of them hung out while I finished getting ready for the party.

It was sort of a surprise to feel so completely content as I chopped onions and watched Emily and Emma play. Maybe this is what being a grown-up is - finding peace and happiness in the quiet in-between moments of everyday life. I looked out the kitchen window at the two Em’s, took a deep breath and wished the moment would never end.

Thanks for coming down Emily - we miss you already!