1. Livy is back! She was gone for 11 days to visit family with her dad for Christmas. The break was awesome, as couple time minus work and children usually is, but I missed her so much, especially the last few days. It is such a pleasure to have her back in the house with me. Partly cause I love her company, and partly (and maybe other parents will understand the neurotic biological impulses that come with passing on your DNA) because I never feel right or complete or like she is totally safe unless she is with me (though her father is certainly able to protect her, better than me probably).
2. Peppermint bark and homemade turkey stock. Not eaten together, but on the same day. Yum.
3. Getting back to our routine. Livy and I have been doing laundry, cleaning the kitchen, cooking (thus, turkey stock), and generally getting the house back in its non-holiday order. It's a pleasure to return to the daily chores after such a long break.
