December 6

I very nearly forgot about the Christmas tea at church this morning. And then a couple of guys from church walked by me as I sat in my spot at the Mother Ship and --zap!-- I suddenly remembered.

And I'm so glad that I did. 

I got to eat this yummy slice of cake (and a mini peanut butter cup) and drink tea, of course. And I got to play a few games (and win a few prizes). And I got to listen to speakers share wisdom about the season and its rich meaning.

But I also got to sit next to an absolutely precious three-month old baby. I'm not posting his picture out of respect for his mama's feelings about social media, but he's seriously one of the cutest babies ever. He was so expressive and quiet and darling that it was impossible to not smile at his little coos and fleeting smiles.

There are many challenges inherent in day to day life, but it is such a blessing to watch a baby as he experiences the world.