The Magic Napkin

On the same day that Jennifer was power washing, Katie brought a napkin outside. She put it on the wet driveway and watched as the water crept up the napkin and saturated it. Then she decided to put the wet napkin in the watering can.

At that point, Katie made up a very long story about "The Magic Napkin." She told the story with such expression and awe. It was fun to listen to her. The story went something like this…

"Once upon a time there was a magical napkin that lived in the can. You can never touch the napkin or it will lose some of it's magic. It sleeps outside at night. Once everyone in the house is asleep, two screwdrivers start to make music on the ground. The music wakes up the magic napkin. The napkin dances around and around, moving the can around. Don't touch the can or the napkin - even if you want to! After the napkin wakes up, it travels over to the forest over there. There's a blue, sparkly castle in the forest, and the magic napkin can stay in the castle. When he's in the forest, he visits the honey bees. He collects lots of honey, so he can make some candy. Then at night when everyone is still sleeping, he delivers candy to everyone who believes in his magic. Then the napkin goes back to his can to rest. The magic napkin is so nice to everyone. I can't wait for him to visit us tonight!"

I was impressed with Katie's ability to make up a story. I've said it before, and I'll say it again. I love imagination and creativity.

I was just going to let the Magic Napkin rest in the watering can and enjoy the story that was created, but that night, Katie was still talking about her story. She closed her eyes and made a very sincere wish for the Magic Napkin to visit her that night. What could I do but reward her with four mini M&Ms in the morning?

I was glad when I helped the Magic Napkin find his home. 

I couldn't wait for him to bring me some candy!