The other day a friend asked what I was looking forward to this summer. I was not particularly upbeat—no school for Rose, no Sunday school for Rose, in other words, I’m not on vacation; my workload just doubled. But I’ve decided enough with the downside. I’m looking forward to

David saying, “bubble, bubble!” and trying to blow the wand.

Rose in her black velvet gown

David agreeing to get in his highchair for a banana muffin

Rose having real conversations with her imaginary friends—she does all the voices.

David helping me weed. Things grow back, right?

Rose in her red sparkly skirt and top

David following a boy and his dog down the street

Rose explaining how Brown Sparkle Pony really needs a friend his size, and we should go to the toy store and buy a unicorn or a Pegasus.

David chasing after Rose with her suitcase and stroller filled with animals until she relents and lets him push the stroller and carry a bear

Rose in her leopard print dress

David attempting to turn the bathtub water on himself and laughing at me

Rose curving her body into mine while we read stories

In other words, days just like today.