December 22

Two things stood out to me today.

The first is that Brady looks so much older than he did even just a year ago. I finished making the beanie he's wearing in the pic, popped it on his head, and he immediately transformed into a pre-teen skater boy. It was weird, in a way -- but the fact that he's still growing (and thriving) is always an ongoing blessing.

The second is that our town has done an amazing job with upping the Christmas light game this year. 2020 may have been a yucky year all in all, but I was heartened by all of the nativities and fun inflatables and strings of lights that illuminated the night sky as we were out driving around this evening. It's hard to be glum when surrounded by so much good cheer.