the lady approves

The urchins sit at opposite ends of the breakfast table, eating quietly.

Minutes pass, then Natalie looks across the table at Connor and breaks the silence. "You're a good brother, Connor," she says.

"Thank you, Natalie," Connor replies.

And then, they both go back to their silence and their breakfasts.

I don't know what was going on in Natalie's mind to prompt such a declaration, but maybe, just maybe, it looked a bit like this:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Maybe.

Comments

[Karen]

So sweet!

[Aunt Patty Marzilli]

And this is just what your blog is all about! You are wonderfully preserving their brother-sister history. Thanks for sharing with the rest of us.

[Jennifer]

Oh, thank you . . . !

[Meredith]

Love this!

[Aunt Bobbie]

Oh my goodness, I am in love with my nephew and niece. Such great pictures, Jennifer, and great memories. I second what Aunt Patty said.