Some evenings just weave together unexpectedly, with all the right components. Tonight was like that. The random formula went something like this:

Start with: 2 kids with 4:00 pm squirmies

+ 2 additional kids (unexpected)

+ 1 gnome hat, 1 witches costume, 1 fairy wand

+ 1 typewriter

+ 2 secret witches poison recipes

+ the unexpected development of social skills for my kid while navigating the world of his older friends.

=

why we live here.

A magical – then challenging – then magical evening. Perfect. Truly.