I came home from class to find Dad and the kids outside looking at the Northern Lights. Ethan had texted me saying he and Laura had seen them. Elianna was texting say she could see them from Grandma’s house. My siblings chat was also busy with pictures.

Dad and the boys had gone to Arby’s for supper. They’d been out picking up a foosball table that someone had offered to give to the camp. I wasn’t going to eat but I ended up giving in to the even faint hunger. I made a bologna sandwich and gave my son a bite.

Everyone came in and we were on the couch enjoying each other’s company and I said, “Well guys I hate to do this but I think I’m going to head to bed and start to wind down”. Somehow this led to a conversation where I was explaining the five love languages.