Rowan Tree and Red Thread

One of the best parts of my day is the little ritual Rowan and I share as I
leave the house. She climbs up on the back of the couch and sticks her head
under the curtain to watch me depart.

I spot her and act surprised. We smile and I say, in rusty sign language, 'I
love you'. She returns the sign, adding two upheld fingers to say 'I love
you too'.

Best part of the day? Quite possibly.