coming home

Today was my first full day back inside the Beltway. I spent it with my parents, at their home in Suitland. We ate crabs, walked their new dog, and ran to catch the ice cream truck. My cousin came over to watch a movie with us. It was a wonderful day.

Molly is a six-month old Weimariner-mastiff mix. She also wears a size 9 shoe.

As I said goodbye to my mother, my brain scrambled to figure out when I could see them next before I left. That's when I realized I'm never leaving again. I can see my family any time I want.

I have never been so happy to be home.