Charlie's Wish

Last Saturday, we went to Short Pump and stopped by the Short Pump Town Center which is an outdoor mall. The kids went into the courtyard area and were immediately awed by the very large Christmas tree and a beautiful fountain. I had to warn them that it was not warm enough for them to get in the water but they were really drawn to it. Nobody got wet, but Charlie wanted to throw in a quarter he had. As he did, I said, "make a wish," and he held up his hands and emphatically said, "I wish for a nice baby.....named Hershel." Keeping my composure, I said, "so, is Hershel a girl or a boy?" He replied, "a girl." Good thing Charlie hasn't asked Santa for a baby sister! On the way home, I was daydreaming about what it would be like to have a girl named Hershel. I could just hear myself calling her inside after playing outside: "Her! Her!" I just had to start laughing. Fortunately, the kids were watching a video and didn't know I was laughing because it would have been too hard to explain.

Charlie has also been talking about things he wants for Christmas. A few weeks ago, he asked me if he could put a gold ring and earrings for me on his Christmas list. I told you he was a sweet boy!