This summer we’ve created a little ritual for ourselves in the evening. When Hawk gets home from work, we pour a cocktail and go sit on our front porch. We watch cars pass by, we watch people walking their dogs. We have neighbors with three little kids who play soccer in the street, so we help Áine cheer them on. It’s a lovely way to unwind, talking about our day, spending time together as a family before Áine goes to bed. She can be cranky all afternoon, but when Papa gets home and we have our family time on the porch, she’s happy as can be.
