Because I am privileged. Because I have all the things a younger version of myself prayed for. Because I have a fat turkey in the oven and a warm house and two cats curled up in bed. Because, though he drives me batty, my father is here–and he is in recovery. Because I live in a city I love. Because there are so many other cities to fall in love with. Because of cheese and chocolate and anything that is even close to a noodle. Because my wife is my best friend (and because she’ll understand why she came after noodles). Because I meet 60+ students every semester, and so many of them challenge me to be a better person. Because it has already snowed once–and will snow again. Because it will then stop snowing. Because of oceans and wild things and all of the unknown. Because I have choices. Because I have been able to wear mostly pajamas for the past 4 months. Because I am not alone on the holidays and because I am not alone. Because one bestie last month, one bestie next. Because a mother who is now a Mimi. Because a tree, tomorrow. Because Finn has been asleep for 63 minutes, meaning he got through his first sleep transition without waking up.
Because Finn. Because Finn. Mostly, because Finn.
