December 4

The kids were especially energetic during our Sunday afternoon walk. They took turns operating a Finn McMissile remote control car on what we call The Long Path, and soon after, the hug-walking began.

It started with the three of them aggressively and loudly hugging one another as they strolled along. Adam and I were a few paces ahead at first, but they gained on us quickly, and after less than a minute, we too were sucked into their giggling, fumbling, tripping mass of madness.

They were perhaps a bit too loud and a bit too crazy, but they were letting loose, having fun, and enjoying being together. And if you ask me, those are all very good things.