the things we do

It's amazing the things we find ourselves doing as parents. Before I met my wife and had kids, it never occurred to me to stay up late / get up early for Black Friday deals. Now? It's an annual tradition!

What causes this? Is it the financial savings? The quality time out without the kids?! Some new twisted sense of adventure? I don't really know, but I'm okay with that. It's a Thanksgiving ritual for us, and it's one that's not going anywhere.

from here to the moon

My little guy has officially made his career choice - he wants to be an astronaut! He's convinced himself that this is the only path for him and that, in addition to being fun, it will also make him rich. I should reiterate that he's five years old.

Tonight, we had the chance to read part of one of his new books, one which contains pages of interesting facts about the planets. He was quizzing himself - there are a number of true/false questions in this book - on his knowledge and pausing to pass along useful tidbits to dear old Dad. I kept finding myself smiling, thinking of how sure he is of his choice and how confident he is in his ability to make that choice a reality. The world is full of countless possibilities for my boy, and he cannot wait to start his journey.