Washer washing.

Dryer drying.

Doors: open, close, open, close, open, close, open. “CLOSE THE DOOR!” Close.

Dishwasher full of chocolate covered mugs. “Can we have more?”

Birthing mittened hands through coat sleeves.

White footprints melting on wood floors.

Puddles near the doors – on the inside.

Piles of sopping socks.

Rosy cheeks. Busy children. Tired mom.