Busy Times for little humans

Greetings, dear readers! 


My New Year's resolution was to play a game each day this year.  So far, I've fallen quite short of that goal.  The good news is that there are plenty of days left on the calendar to make improvements. 


This week has been full of schedule-clogging activities: gymnastics, applying for passports, being told we need better passport photos, reapplying for passports, dental cleanings.... 


Benjamin and I started a mini-tournament of Dice Throne: Season Two, but we haven't been able to complete round one, due to homework and other responsibilities.  I'm hopeful that we can get back to gaming soon.  I almost started playing solo boardgames last night out of desperation! 

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