January 31

It was a busy Wednesday, with lots of activity for me, Isaac's first baseball practice of the season, and Abby's dance class. But I started it out on a great note by having brunch with these ladies:

Amy, Michelle, Valerie, and I have been getting together for brunch for several years now, ever since our younger boys --because between us, we have a total of nine boys and one girl-- were in preschool. It's just so relaxing to sit and talk with them because we know one another quite well, and there's nothing hard or awkward or stressful about being together.

Given that relationships aren't always uncomplicated, I really value my time with them.