Turning One by Matt Zurbo Dedicated with all my love to Cielo, and her mother, Elena.   If you were turning one, oh, I’d do anything for you! (One year old baby, (Cielo) rubbernecking to better look at reader.) Give you a ride on a water buffalo! (Baby on huge water buffalo’s back) Cross a … Continue reading Day 62: Turning One

Insides Out by Matt Zurbo   Ollie was bored. “Bored!” he raged. (Small kid in onesie shouting – yes, this is a shameless throw it Where the Wild Things Are) So was sent to his room. And wished, like he always did, he was somewhere else. (Pouting in bedroom, one of his toys is a … Continue reading Day 61: Insides Out

Run, Run, Run! by Matt Zurbo   Run, run, run, as fast as you can. Run like leaves blown from a fan! Run, zip, zoom, all around the room! Bounce off walls, jump like a loon. Run, push, strain, as if late for a train. Now is not the time to be using your brain. … Continue reading Day 60: Run, Run, Run!

If I could Skim Rocks Better That You by Matt Zurbo   If I could skim rocks better than you, that would be some feat. I’m told you’re pretty good. I’d give my left arm a go, just to keep things sweet. (Two kids, pants rolled up, collecting flat rocks.) If I could skim rocks … Continue reading Day 59: If I Could Skim Rocks Better Than You