Alone with Dad...

Dear Nicky,

You're getting really good with your getting around and out of the Hole, and your cognitive skills seem above average, even for typical kids. It's really quite amazing, as are you. This evening Mom went into the City for a work dinner, and it's been just you, me, and Junie since four this afternoon. It wasn't so bad. It's just a matter of focusing on the particular scenario at hand. For instance, you wanted to go sleep right after eating, while Junie needed to cry it out for a while longer. I put her in her crib for the time it took me to get you ready for bed, then dealt with her. One thing at a time, see? On another note, I got me a pressure washer this afternoon. I can't wait to use it!

Love,
Dad