Author’s note: This journal entry was written on December 16th, 2022 however the photos are from the day itself.

When Alex and I have been particularly busy it’s not unusual when Dolores demands extra attention to make up for our neglect. I slept in as much as possible with Dolores cuddled up with me, and when I finally got out of bed and went downstairs she sat on my lap while I played video games all day. It can be a little inconvenient to have a cat clinging to you all day, but I really cherish these moments with my cats. Nothing super eventful happened today, either. Surprisingly, the snow was still around, too! Normally it melts within a day but it seems to be hanging on a lot longer than expected.