there is something about cuddling up into mom’s arms
with a warm mug of something
and my baby asleep somewhere
that really warms the soul.

there is something to be said about leaving said baby
in an uncle’s arms to go get an overdue pedicure
and maybe even a really fantastic massage
to make everything better.

that was just what i needed…

and there is something about daddy’s homemade ice cream
and the big brothers flying each other like airplanes just to see if they can.
and all of the little cousins running around and playing together
because they are finally in one place.

i suppose i can get into christmas.