It's tempting to focus on what makes Tess different. But sometimes it's good to think about the ways she acts like a typical fourth-grader.

Here at the house, we're doing our best. And to quote Rob Base, it takes two to make a thing go right.

We're in week 2 of lockdown here at home for the coronavirus. It's a good time to notice things.

Checking in from our house. Where we could be for quite some time.

Friends. Where would we be without them? And where would Tess be?

Quick quiz for ya. What's two minus two?

You can touch it, knock on it, do whatever you want. An art exhibit that was practically made for Tess.

Not sure what it is, but I seem to keep having these moments in elevators.

Tess's long-term memory is improving. Sometimes now she even holds a grudge after a certain person has gotten on her nerves. And sometimes that person is me.