Several nights ago, Carey was reading Aidan a nighttime story, Cian was asleep and I was with Alina.  I asked her what book she would like, and said, " daddy, lets just talk".  So we did.  We chatted a bit about school, her new bed and our plans for the next day.  Just the thought of Alina's smile and her request to just chat with me brings a sense of joy that is hard to explain.  "Let's just talk"