June 26

Abby's grad announcements arrived a few days ago, and this afternoon she decided to start making some headway. So she plunked down next to me at the kitchen table and got to work.

With a few addressed envelopes under her belt, she scooted upstairs and returned a few minutes later wearing this disco ball-esque little number.

Truth be told, it's an old dance costume. But she likes it, and somehow, it gave her the motivation she needed to keep writing.

They may seem bizarre at times, but I love seeing my kids' idiocyncrasies on display. God made each of us according to a unique blueprint, and there's nothing quite as satisfying as seeing those unusual bits and pieces in play in daily life.