Stay Tuned (2012)
“Mother!” Jaden scampered toward us full speed. “I’m sooo thirsty.” She stopped two feet away, sighed deeply, and wiped at her forehead with the back of her hand.
“Can you keep an eye out for Addie?” Candace stood and took Jaden’s hand. “I’ll get the cooler from the car.”
I adjusted my sunglasses and assumed the babysitter role. Addie danced along the side of the wooden play equipment in her own little world. She talked to a butterfly, then chased after it. The bugs on the ground seemed ...to fascinate her, as did a playful pair of chipmunks.
Picnic basket and cooler in hand, Candace and Jaden returned to the table. After three small sips of juice, Jaden skipped back to the seesaw and climbed aboard.
Candace busied herself with setting out a tablecloth, plates, and napkins, every now and then taking time to glance at the girls. A furry brown and white puppy had appeared at the edge of the playground, yipping pitifully.MoreLess
“Can you keep an eye out for Addie?” Candace stood and took Jaden’s hand. “I’ll get the cooler from the car.”
I adjusted my sunglasses and assumed the babysitter role. Addie danced along the side of the wooden play equipment in her own little world. She talked to a butterfly, then chased after it. The bugs on the ground seemed ...to fascinate her, as did a playful pair of chipmunks.
Picnic basket and cooler in hand, Candace and Jaden returned to the table. After three small sips of juice, Jaden skipped back to the seesaw and climbed aboard.
Candace busied herself with setting out a tablecloth, plates, and napkins, every now and then taking time to glance at the girls. A furry brown and white puppy had appeared at the edge of the playground, yipping pitifully.MoreLess
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