Siblings' Sweet Stories

I happened upon two sweet boys in a chair. The older boy was reading to the younger one and asking him questions about the story. The younger answered enthusiastically and snuggled lovingly in between.

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First Hike of the Season

Marching madly, moving most methodically, motion motion...
Marvelous, miraculous, melodious Mountain!
Mud, mud, mud...
Met misplaced mutt, munched a morsel, moved on

Art pad under one arm, hiking stick, peanut butter crackers and a pen for the 6 year old.
Twigs, rocks, bark, bugs, mud, puddles - glee for the 2 year old.
Sweatshirt, sneakers, sweet tea, silent cell phone for Mom.
Four fun hours hiking up to the top of a magnificent mountain and running back down before dark.

We made two new friends on our hike today. One disappeared on his four feet into the trees. The other traded stories, smiles, and phone numbers with us.

Sinking in slumber, sacked out, sapped...
Sweet siblings snuggling side-by-side.
Small silhouettes sleeping soundly, snoring softly.
Seamless satisfaction.