My parents came into town for Thanksgiving to check out our recent renovations and Melody’s baby bump. With the chilly weather resulting from El Nino, we decided to stay indoors to decorate our Christmas tree and celebrate Thanksgiving and my dad’s birthday over Chinese-style hot pot. Having defeated the Wild Hunt with Geralt and Ciri, we also set out for new adventures with the Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone expansion. On Black Friday, we went to Vacaville to shop for wall hangings, fake plants, and other home decor, including a nice armchair from the Restoration Hardware outlet. We stopped by Dixon on the way home to try out a new Korean restaurant which was pretty solid. Back home, while my parents played with their new Surface tablet, I spent the weekend tackling electrical wiring projects, including ceiling fans, bathroom fixtures, and bathroom ceiling lights that required some serious Twister action in the attic. While I did sustain a few shocks and bruises, I managed to avoid dying by getting our contractors to hang the new chandelier from our 20-foot foyer ceiling. We also took advantage of Cyber Monday deals to get baby stuff including a car seat, crib, and dresser that doubles as a changing table. Now that the word is out, we’re also getting an influx of hand-me-downs, from toys and clothes to carriers and strollers. As we began discussing possible names and the reality of parenthood start to set in, we can’t help feeling both excitement and anxiety for the times ahead.