Christmas lights, saving christmas, sneaking peeks in the Temple, and troubleshooting a report folder.

A hard discussion about coping, tantrums, how to make decisions, and when the training for adulthood begins.

Getting the giggles out, and a discussion about sleepover rules.

A discussion about the transition to adulthood as it pertains to coping with difficult things like death.

The smell of our home, poor classroom time management, leaving campus, and a discussion of a gutsy 6th grader.

Generous neighbors, lipstick stains, HS registration, and being a voice actor.

Unpacking pillows, instructing special needs students, and The Outsiders.

Random stuff in bed, doing better in school, and Dad's take on why.

Discussion after watching the movie version of one of Syd's favorite books, The Giver.

Random discussion during a sleepover at Sally's house.