Something To Cheer The Hat
As we were leaving the Taste tonight, we saw fireflies. 
Of course, those little lights aren't the flies. They are a bit camera shy. But that's The Child getting her first look at 'em. And Iwanski caught one and it wandered and blinked on his hand for a bit before flying off again.
And it was, as one's first sighting of fireflies always is, totally magical. When I called Uncle JP later (because I want him to feel like he's with us), he expressed his surprise that they were out so early in the season. I think it's because we lead a charmed life.
So anyway, Hat, I'm super sorry that Maui has taken flight and I pray to St. Francis that he comes capering home soon. But even as we watched the fireflies (and before I knew about the cat) I said, "Oh, this is going to make The Hat so happy".
Of course, those little lights aren't the flies. They are a bit camera shy. But that's The Child getting her first look at 'em. And Iwanski caught one and it wandered and blinked on his hand for a bit before flying off again.And it was, as one's first sighting of fireflies always is, totally magical. When I called Uncle JP later (because I want him to feel like he's with us), he expressed his surprise that they were out so early in the season. I think it's because we lead a charmed life.
So anyway, Hat, I'm super sorry that Maui has taken flight and I pray to St. Francis that he comes capering home soon. But even as we watched the fireflies (and before I knew about the cat) I said, "Oh, this is going to make The Hat so happy".
Labels: all creatures great and small, Chicago, I love the Hat
cobbled together by Moi at 9:07 PM
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Reading about The Child's first experience with fireflies makes me very happy indeed. I lived on the Iowa/Illinois border the first time I saw them and it remains one of the most magical moments of my life. She'll never forget it.
I had originally posted a comment with my new kitty pic but I didn't like how it looked so I'm posting this one instead:
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Looks just like'hm :)
Fireflies!! Oh, it's so excellent, how they NEVER stop making everything seem just a little enchanted. Of course, a cocktail or two helps the when you get older.
This was a really sweet thing, to cheer up Hat.
Fireflies are magical and sprinkle fairy dust wherever they go.
Hat, that's a very nice kitty. It was pretty cool to have a little more magic in the midst of a wonderful time.
BB: I'm just happy she didn't have to wait until she was an adult to see them!
Mom: Truly, truly magical creatures. They and lady bugs are the two creepy crawlies that seem to truly have a right to exist.
I've never seen fireflies. I'm so deprived.
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