All of my chicks are returned to me. Neel's dad should (we hope) be getting home from the hospital today. Much weakened, and that ever-so-annoying phrase "the new normal" keeps getting bandied about. Awesome.

Mostly we're just so grateful for the time. That Neel and Cal had such good time with his dad and that we all have more time.

This week is all about re-entry and recovery and make up quizzes and plowing through bursting-at-the-seams in boxes. I have each of your lovely comments to respond to and so many texts and emails myself that deserve attention. I'm trying to slow down more. And take time.

Thank you all, again and again.