If I didn't have Miriam my curtain rod would still be intact, my change table wouldn't be broken, and Emeline's nice wooden train would still be a train and not sodden wreckage. If I didn't have Miriam the unfortunate "poo on the floor of Emeline's room and then smear it all over your legs" incident would not have occurred. If I didn't have Miriam I wouldn't walk into the living room and see her wielding a knife to cut into things she is supposed to stay away from.
If I didn't have Miriam I wouldn't have to say, "Just obey!" approximately 3,000 times a day.
If I didn't have Miriam my life would undoubtedly be easier.
However, if I didn't have Miriam who would climb my apple tree as a lookout for pirates and yell to Cowen, "Here they come!"?
If I didn't have Miriam who would climb my apple tree and sing loudly to both a real and an imaginary audience numerous songs, one of which includes the lyrics, "I can't wait to get married because I am the greatest woman in the world. And I am the princess of Nanooshka!"?
If I didn't have Miriam would I be bored or pleasantly relaxed?
Hmm. Tough one.
Regardless--I think she's worth having just for her songs.
2 comments:
Hmmmmm....
Me thinks you are raising a very strong and independent thinking woman. That is WAY cool!
No wonder you love me- I used to make up all sorts of crazy songs and I was the monkey in the tree for our family. There was a persimmon tree that was the best place to read books. Won't you be so lucky if Miriam grows up to be like me!!!!
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