The house is sublimely quiet this week.
Little Gram and PopPop TG woke the girls before sunrise, loaded them in the car and started the trek northward. Jo and CoCo are on part 1 (of 2) of their special northwoods vacation with grandparents.
This afternoon we called to make sure they arrived safely. When Jo got on the line, Matt passed the phone to me.
Hi Jo, how's the cabin?, I ask.
There is a long pause.
Jo?
Suddenly, Jo gushes, Mom, I'm speechless.
(Another dramatic pause.)
Everything is just! so! BEAUTIFUL!
Matt says the girl is destined for the theater.
His comment reminds me of a memorable dinnertime conversation with CoCo a few nights ago.
We were at Grammy BB and PopPop TM's house. 5-yr-old neighbor girl Rosa had joined us for our cheese pizza dinner. Rosa begins blowing bubbles in her cup and Jo and CoCo quickly set to imitating her. Before things get out of hand, PopPop poses a question,
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Immediately the bubble-blowing ceases.
I want to be a lifeguard, says Rosa.
I want to be a bike racer, blurts Jo.
Without missing a beat, Cokes thrusts her arms in the air and proclaims:
I want to be a butterfly!
I choke on my food.
2 comments:
i believe jo said "a bike racer"...but i'll give you a break, i think she was a little overshadowed by coryn's comment
yes, i believe you are correct. thanks for being my fact checker.
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