I've had more than one glass of wine tonight (I will leave the reader to guess how many more), and in the great and glorious tradition of drunk dialing, I think I will tell everyone the gushy wonderful things about the people I love that I ordinarily don't say, but should.
First, Livy. At the ripe old age of 6, that child has more spunk and strength of will than most people will have at 80. It's hard to be the mom and official limit setter to such a willful person, but I am daily amazed at how in touch she is with exactly what she wants and how she intends to get it. Plus, she is just so cute!
Next Aaron. Aaron is the person in a group who always says the thing that other people are thinking but don't have the guts to say out loud. He is so grounded, so sure of who he is, and so loving. He is one of those amazing people who can address exactly what you said without holding it against you that you said it badly. And he's so interesting! Always learning something new, never stagnant. He inspires me to be virtuous and hardworking and forgiving.
And Jenn. Jenn takes care of me. She helps me with insurance forms and helps me be patient and reasonable when I am on a rampage. She is so funny that no conversation with her is ever average. She is passionately devoted to her career, and when we talk about parenting, she always makes me feel refreshed and ready to reenter the fray. I don't have siblings, but I would choose her to be a sister, tied by blood and memory and unbreakable links.
And Brendan. Brendan is such an affectionate person. I always feel thoroughly cared about whenever I spend time with him. In general, I don't like to be teased because I take things so seriously, but his teasing feels like a warm smile or a hug. Rarely does anyone make me feel as well-liked as he does.
These are the people I love best. Amen.
