Mrs. Nutty

I was keeping Ethan company while he took a shower (I was playing on my iPhone) - a job normally, and sacredly, reserved for his brother who was off spending the night at a friend's house.

"Dad, can I add something to my list?" he asked, from under the spray of water.

He was, of course, referring to his Christmas wish list.

"Like what?" I asked, rolling my eyes and thinking that, by this date, it was all pretty much a done deal.

"Like another nutcracker so that Mr. Nutty won't be lonely.  Then he'll have a friend.  You know...like a girl," he said, not wanting to use the word girlfriend, but wanting to send a clear message all the same.

I just about died.  He wants his nutcracker to find love.  I love that kid!

- 21 December 2012