Finally!

It's Christmas Eve and the babies have landed! Been waiting to see my nephews and they're finally here. Up from NYC for the few days of Christmas. We have sleds ready and now are praying for snow.

Last year we all had massive holes in our hearts from losing our dad only months before. The holes are still there but I think we've all grown a little into the space and so things might be less likely to topple into the abyss as they did last year. No family meltdowns this year, I hope.

My sister corrupted my daughters when they were small as the cool childless aunt who let swear words and hipster slang rip with a sparkle in her eye. My daughters are now pre-teens and teens and ready to teach their baby cousins a thing or two! But seriously, having one year old twins around is a real joy for all of us. Reminds us of the simple joy inside us all.