We have a very regular bedtime routine in our house. Every night, after dinner, I give the kids a bath, get them in their pajamas, help them brush their teeth, and deliver them to their dad. Nick usually reads the kids two books. The rule is that they each get to pick one, although Tessie often picks one out for her brother. Tonight played out in the usual way, but book time made me happier than usual.
Tes picked out a dinosaur book for her brother, a good choice, and a Barbie Mermaid book for herself. The Barbie book encouraged rolled eyes from both Mom and Dad, but Nick settled down on the couch between the kids, and dutifully took the book from Tes. Then he started to read it, and I had a hard time keeping a straight face. He started off telling the story of the mermaid "Fred" although he was quickly corrected by Tessie. From there, he continued to take artistic license with the telling of the story. The story was much more entertaining than the actual text, the kids thought it was hilarious, and I very much appreciated the new telling of Barbie the Mermaid, in fact, it turned out to be pretty beautiful.
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