Murray was about to serve for the championship when the only sound to be heard was that of the veritable pin. I sat transfixed by the scene on the wide screen television I had bought just for the tennis. Even from my seat I could feel the tension in the air.
“Mum!” came a call from the next room. “Come and look!”
“Not now! What are they up to?” I mumbled as I rushed to the call.
“I painted Sophie,” Josh announced.
“Pretty!” giggled Sophie.
I rushed to grab the camera. Sophie was painted from head to toe. Both were giggling.
Tennis could wait for the replay. This was priceless.
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Mayumi-H
July 13, 2012 at 03:03
Oh, quite cute! And definitely worth letting tennis wait. I like that line about sitting transfixed in front of the TV bought specifically for this purpose. And then how it’s suddenly forgotten. Nice!
Ross Mannell
July 20, 2012 at 22:44
Thanks for the comment.
We sometimes see things as important in our lives only to be reminded at times of what is truly important. 🙂
lorrainefort
July 14, 2012 at 03:51
LOL! not at all what I was expecting… and great refocus to the kids…they do pull us from what we WANT to be doing, eh?
Ross Mannell
July 20, 2012 at 22:45
Thanks for the comment.
Years of teaching young children normally drives my themes in their direction. 🙂
DancingInTheRain
July 15, 2012 at 08:05
This is lovely. (And you also had the presence of mind to make sure you’d get to see a replay!)
Ross Mannell
July 20, 2012 at 22:47
Thanks for the comment.
As I am often distracted by things other than television, I have a habit of programming something I might want to watch if I have time. It seemed natural my character also would. 🙂
The Writers Village
July 22, 2012 at 02:05
Children are wonderful, and most often deserve our attention in place of whatever may be happening before us at the moment.
i usually stop for them.
Thanks for the most excellent veritable pin spot in the story – i laughed… Randy
Ross Mannell
July 22, 2012 at 08:38
Thanks for the comment.
I agree about children. When we pass by a moment in their lives, it doesn’t return. They seem to grow so quickly.
Having retired from full time teaching, I miss the relationship built with classes throughout the school year. Blogging and commenting on student blogs has become a passion because it allows me to be a part of a class if only for a brief time. 🙂
The Writers Village
July 22, 2012 at 13:56
yes, I agree. Once the kids leave, we can hear that pin drop again. Too quiet for me. I love kids… Thanks