I liked watching the plan grow beyond my original idea.

It reminded me of the way Katie and Chloe had transformed my definition of family without asking my permission.

At home, the girls became obsessed with the construction drawings.

They spread photocopies across the dining table and traced hallways with colored pencils.

Katie drew yellow stars beside every room.

Chloe circled the entryway and declared it needed room for two people holding hands.