“Mommy! Do you like this one?” Leo perked up, his doe eyes widened with expectation.

I reached for the drawing and gasped. “Wow, This is perfect!”

Leo puffed his chest. “I drew it! Me!” He pointed to himself and I poked him, causing his giggles to fill the room.

He ran off to continue drawing with his siblings while I slacked against the couch. We were in a cabin close to the picnic.

Atlas suggested we rest before exploring new places tomorrow. As usual, he slid out to answer a call.

I ran my hands through my hair. I had to figure out what he was hiding — what he...