While enjoying a hot shower on a dreary Saturday, an obnoxious knock persisted on the bathroom door. It was the kind of knock that instantly triggered the thought that someone must be hurt. It was quick, loud, and seemingly urgent. To set the scene, before entering the shower, Steve was working on a project. The boys were busy trying to solve their Rubik's cubes. All was calm in our world. Certainly nobody would miss me if I hopped in the shower. knock . . . knock . . . knock . . . While a knock on the door when I am in the shower is a regular occurrence, this knock was different. I immediately thought something happened to Steve; nail through the finger, splinter, or some other home renovation catastrophe. I quickly reacted by yelling, "YES," certain someone was bleeding and desperately needed me. Ben answered, "Mom?" "Yes, Ben." "Does Wolverine have 3 or 4 blade fingers?" Thinking to myself, are you kidding me? I resisted the urge to scream those sentiments through the door. After a long pause and a silent sigh I replied, "I don't know, Ben." He continued, "Who has more blade fingers, Wolverine or Freddy Krueger?" Because he had to know the answer right then and thought for sure I must have it. "Ben, I am not really sure." As much as I long for a quiet, uninterrupted shower, I know our home will grow quiet over the next few years. For now, I will enjoy the fact our boys come to me, even if it is to discuss who has more blades on their hand, while I am in the shower. Since that seems to be the best time to have a discussion on the matter. For the record, Wolverine has 3 blades; Freddy Krueger has 4. Thanks Google. Crisis averted.
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AuthorTraci, a wife, mother of two boys, Special Education teacher, and sole proprietor of Eco Alternatives LLC. Archives
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