Justin is finally off his mid-winter break (he’s on a full-year school schedule, so his Christmas break is unusually long, his summer unusually short). He headed back to school this morning.

Knowing that right now, there is absolutely nothing interesting going on at the house — that’s a really nice feeling.

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In a related note: Self-deprecation. The ability (and willingness) to make a joke at your own expense for the sake of the joke. Justin displayed this invaluable comedic trick this morning.