Just in case I ever forget: This world is as terrible and brutal and insane as it is wonderful and gentle and wise. There’s no understanding it, only living in it and hoping for the best.
Ava’s latest “thing” is to tell me how unfair it is that we don’t let her do this or that (mostly eat candy, lately). I always tell her life isn’t fair, and today I’m especially glad that she’s too young to fully grasp the horrifying breadth of that sentiment. I wish she could stay this way.