Her Favorite Gift

... was a set of colored pencils, an impulse buy from Daddy. To the table she went, and joy was found. More presents were opened and enjoy, but then she returned to the table. We went to Nana's and instantly upon arrival home she returned to the table. She had to be tricked into taking her nap. Upon waking, she went to the table. We could not tear her away from them. There were no longer formal breaks for food, we simply fed her as she drew. By Wednesday, they had to be put away because she was literally carrying the yellow one around with her everywhere. She has not asked for them since, but I sense an obsession.

[pictures dated 12/25/07]