Carla’s two cousins, Gabby [6] and Danny [3] are visiting from Ohio this week. I’ve known both of them for a really long time, seeing as how whenever the family visits, I’m more or less a staple attraction.
Like most kids, Gabby and Danny tend to exacerbate most of the stories they tell. After playing a game of hide and go seek [Danny was under the table, but ran out as soon as I finished counting to 20. I think he misunderstood. Gabby locked herself in the bathroom. When I knocked, she was washing her hands. I hided AND went to the bathroom. She was proud.], we went into the kitchen to have a cookie. Both kids were talking about how fast they were, and how quick they can run, jump and cause stress in their mother’s life.
Gabby: I’m so quick! SO quick. I once caught a grasshopper this big with TWO fingers! [she holds up her hands to show how big the grasshopper was]
Danny: Oh yeah?! I caughta bug THIS BIG! [he stretches his arms out as wide as possible]
Me: I once killed a man.
