I just came home from a long weekend in Calais, working for the Maine Army National Guard. It feels so good to see that the house is still in good shape; life goes on whether I am here at home or away.
I get right to the computer to catch up on my creative writing class.Jenna, my daughter is leaving the table in the living room after doing her homework. She has her papers and coloring pencils stretched out over the table.
Lisa calls to Jenna, "C'mon baby gurl, let's get your hair done."
"Can I watch cartoons while you do it mom?"
Of Course.
I can hear Spongebob Squarepants on the T.V. I look over my right shoulder to check it out and see that Spongebob is having surgery done on his butt. Jenna is laughing.
Jenna laughs, "Heh Heh Heh, Spongebob is getting duct tape on his butt mom!"
Yes he is, now hold still.
Ow! OK mom. That hurts!
Lisa says, "I'm sorry, but that is why you have to sit still."
Jenna does comply as best as she can, but watching Spongebob provides too much temptation to wiggle and chuckle. Lisa continues to braid Jenna's hair to get ready for bedtime.
I can only chuckle as I watch this exchange and just keep typing so that I can get this assignment finished.
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Even though you're obviously part of the scene, this ending doesn't work for me and the scene doesn't really dig in, but maybe that horse is beat to death. If you're empty on this one, don't force it.
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