BODY LANGUAGE

Ellery was dancing and wiggling as she asked me a question.

"Do you need to go to the bathroom?" I asked.

"No," she replied.

"Then why are you standing like that?" I wondered.

"This is just my happy stand," was the answer.

REMINISCING

In Ellery's Bedroom

Ellery: When I was three did I sleep in a little bed?

Mom: Yes. You had a toddler bed.

Ellery: What kind of blankets did I have?

Mom: I think you had the same green one you have now, but different sheets.

Ellery: Did I have a pink blanket?

Mom: Yes, you did.

Ellery: (very quietly to herself) Those were the happiest days of my life.