The story that pulled me out of summer hibernation

Yesterday, I asked J if he would like a dog.
He crinkled up his nose and said, “No.” He paused. “I want a mouse. With BLACK. EYES!”
Okaaaay.
Fast forward to the supper table. I told Mr. French about the conversation I’d had with J. He laughed. So then the other boys started talking about dogs.
C said he [...]