Zoë's 17th birthday...not as horrible as you'd think

Chris and Paul Andre, who we've known since Camille and Zoë were three, had us over for dinner and a birthday celebration. Felt like coming in from a snowstorm, snuggling together in front of a warm fire.

The girls (Zoë and Camille, 17, Marie, 13) went into silly mode. Giddy laughter is always good for the soul, especially now.

We had a wonderful birthday celebration tonight. I think Peg was wise to check out of the hotel when she did...if she was as ill and in decline tonight as she was on Tuesday, it would have been horrid. Thank you, my wise and wonderful wife.