the reason

yes, i enjoy it.

i like escaping for a few days with my girls.

spreading out all of my supplies without worrying about little fingers "helping" me or feeling guilty for making a creative mess.

not being on a schedule or looking at a clock all weekend.

but what i like the most is this.

them clamoring over their books.

looking to see what new pages i finished.

seeing nicklaus actually reading the journaling for the first time and remembering the stories.

getting excited when they see picutres of mimi, gigi, and pop pop.

exchanging books to see what memories are in each others.

they are boys.

they don't ask to see their books.

they don't say "that's cool".

their expressions and excitement are enough.

i enjoy doing it...

for them.