Quiet Sunday night

Amazingly enough, tonight Ellie came to me and said, "I'm tired." She wanted me to read to her and put her to bed. It isn't even 8:00 yet, and she has been in bed for about 20 minutes. Ahhh, luxury. I actually feel relaxed (although it takes a supreme effort not to dwell on the dishonesty of insurance companies, collection agencies, etc.).

I should walk out and get the mail. I forgot to get it yesterday. But it is so cold outside, and so warm inside, I think I can wait. There might be something in there to make me angry, and I wouldn't want to break the magic of the evening.