I called out a reminder, "Blossom, remember to drink water."

"Yes, Mom!" While answering me, the little girl's eyes were still attached to the cartoon.

I could see that she took it very seriously.

When I quit watching over her, I couldn't help looking at Jordan, who was sitting at his desk dealing with his work.

He was still very serious. I picked up the book I had not finished reading from the cradle, went to him, and went back to the page I had stopped before.

He smiled and said in a gentle voice, "Are you hungry?"

I shook my head, leaned my head on his shoulder, and read...