“Dad threw the soccer ball out here.” “I see that. What do you want to do with it?” “Gee, I don’t know. Maybe chase it?” “Sounds like work.” “Nice kick. Now we need to go get it.” “You go ahead. Kick it back to me.” “Um. You sure you want to play?” “I’m just turning […]

“How about a game of Whale?” “We played that already today.” “Aw, gee. I thought you liked whale.” “I do it’s just we should play something else.” “Dad. Lucy won’t play whale with me.” “Go get another toy, then.” “Okay then, I’ll get popcorn.” “Gad. We played with popcorn yesterday for like twelve hours.” “Okay, […]

“My goodness. There is still dirt here.” “What Lucy? I can’t hear you.” “I said there is still dirt by the patio stones.” “Hold on, I want to see.” “Okay, go look.” “Is there a problem with having dirt there?” “No, it just doesn’t look perfect.” “The guys aren’t finished with the grass yet, are […]

“What are you doing in my office, Little One?” “I’m wondering if I can help you write?” “What’s the deal? Nothing to do?” “Well, its this shelter in place stuff. Gets old.” “I know. How about getting out an old toy.” “You are talking about this pumpkin pie?” “Yeah, You haven’t played with that for […]

“So you think we need sunscreen, Lucy?” “No,  Little One. We’ll mind the shadows.” “Well, now that we are out here, I want to look at that olive tree.” “I’ll come with you. Been wanting to check it out myself.” “You should see all the little buds on it.” “Yeah, those are the beginning of […]