It is now officially autumn for some three or so weeks. The temperature hasn’t dropped so much, but it’s been a dreary week as far as the weather goes, and we’re all tired.

There’s nothing better than some hot tea and a game of Monopoly on such an evening. Well, the Monopoly — not so much.

“Do you want to play, Mama?” E asks.

“Not really, but I will.”

I give the same answer. But we both give in and play occasionally — it’s what family does.