Dominic takes Lilly’s tiny, mitten-covered hand and stands up, pulling her up with him.
“Let’s go inside. I’m hungry from all that sledding.” His tone has lightened, making Lilly smile.
“You didn’t even go sledding, Dominic.”
He smiles back. “I know. But watching you and Jessica go sledding made me hungry.”
He picks up my hand with his free hand, and we all walk back to the house. When we get inside, Lilly takes off her coat, hat, and snow pants and hangs them neatly on the hooks by the door. Next, she takes off her boots and sets them on a rubber mat. It’s fun to watch her. I was never that orderly as a kid. I just tossed all my stuff on the floor. I still do, at least in my dorm room. Here, I follow Lilly’s lead and put everything in its place.
Once her snow gear is put away, L
