Shooting hoops...

Dear Nicky,

This morning we were all wiped out, thanks to you and your sister's midnight antics. Tempers were short but we all did the best we could to be nice to each other. Mom took you guys to the gym for a nice long time. While you guys were gone, I took down the Christmas tree, brought in the Christmas lights, did the dishes, organized a bunch of papers, and took a shower. When you came back, Mom told me she found you guys happily shooting baskets in the gym child care center. Such "typical" behavior always delights me, since neither of my children is typical; both are exceptional.

Love,
Dad