Michael overflowed with excitement as he unwrapped his first present last eve; He was so exuberant that it was a big Hershey's candy bar! A 20 dollar bill was also attached to it, but you would have never known that if you had witnessed his enthusiasm. In fact, the party goers had to point out that there was a bill with President Jackson's visage taped to one side.
Later, one of the children was vehemently opposed to watching any form of animation, for he was much too sophisticated in his mind's eye to take joy from anything so infantile. I was pleased when the other kids overruled him, and I was also happy that this child was not mine. I love that my Michael is still the toddler that greeted me at first light with bright eyes and a broad smile, standing in his crib patiently, happy and content; a person who does not cast away simple joys as new ones enter his life, one that finds delight anywhere, even in a bar of chocolate.
RAP (10.20.2008)
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