December 23rd

Ronnie helped clear the table and put leftovers away. "Wyatt, will you please go and get your shower and ready for bed now?"

Wyatt did a double take and screwed up his nose. Ronnie wasn't giving him a chance to ask why or to say, "it's too early." She explained it, "I know it's early, but we have to share the water with everyone else who wants a shower."

"Okay," Wyatt said before he scurried up the stairs.

Mitch came up behind Ronnie, wrapping ...