rose: this afternoon, all 4 of us took naps in separate beds and couches. it was nice. just one content, napping family. we also went out for lunch for joy and tim's birthdays. it was loud and chaotic, but we had some good conversations, and it was fun seeing the cousins all together.

thorn: brendan and i had a classic "brendan and lesley fight". it went like this... brendan didn't communicate some useful information to me; i tried, but failed to navigate that unclear situation without being snarky; brendan got upset with me for how i was speaking to him, and turned defensive about his actions and lack of communication; then i got full-on mad because my complaint was legitimate, and it felt like my frustration was becoming the scapegoat for brendan's lack of communication.

in other news: every few years i get a new pair of winter boots that i'm excited about. and occasionally rainboots too. i will wear them around the house a lot, in my excitement, and sometimes consider wearing them to bed. i'm currently wearing my new pair (needed to replace my 2015 poor boot purchase) they make me wish it was snowing out.