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Luke got a new library card last week.  I'm not really sure what he needs it for: it's not like he ever goes to the library without me and my card.  Even if he did, he doesn't carry a wallet or even have pockets most days, so he doesn't have anywhere to put his library card.  Even if he did use his library card, he has no way to look at what his library books are and renew them online. But when he got his card he picked it up in both hands, holding it gingerly, and his eyes glowed.  He was clearly thrilled.  Makes me glad we have libraries around, still.

Yesterday I was feeling a little down and overwhelmed.  I was talking about the silly things I worry about at dinner and I mentioned one of them: "What if I ruin my children?" Without missing a beat, Eleanor jumped in with, "Too late, mom." Well, I guess I can cross that off my list of things to worry about.  Isn't it good that we have children to cheer us up? (In case anyone is curious, Eleanor wins the "Most Likely to be a Stand Up Comic" award in our family.  Although, come to think of it, the competition isn't very stiff...)