Young Love

Ahhh......this subject takes most of us back to our first big crush at around 14 or 15, maybe even 12 or 13. But 4?? That's right, 4. Richmond is in love. A couple of weeks ago I would have deemed this idea ridiculous, but that was before we met Ella. Ella is the beautiful 4 year old that lives up the block - with long, white blonde hair and eyes as clear blue as the Caribbean Sea. At least he has good taste, right?

The relationship began innocently one spring evening as Ella's family was enjoying a walk around the neighborhood. Being the friendly neighbors that we are, we struck up a conversation with Ella's parents. Richmond's fancy was immediately tickled as Ella rode up on her pink and purple big wheel - a silent invitation to join her on his red and yellow big wheel. All I remember hearing was 4 words, "Do you wanna race?", and life with Richmond as we once knew it has not been the same since. Now our days are filled with the constant request of, "Can we go for a walk, pleeeaaasssee?" (Translation: "Can we walk around the block by Ella's house to see if she is outside, so I can play with her?") I will admit that the two of them play together so well that it does allow some stored up energy to be burned. (Translation: Mom and Dad get a break.) We have become fast friends with Ella's parents which is good; otherwise, we may be regarded as "the neighbors who stalk us". Never a good thing. It is a good thing, however, that we enjoy one another's company seeing as they may be the in-laws someday. One thing is for sure......Richmond and Ella would have the most beautiful blonde hair, blue-eyed babies ever. Did I say that out loud? Let's see if they survive kindergarten first. The "Big K" can be tough on a relationship! Just think......if they did get married one day - it would make one heck of a country song! You were 4, and I was 4, they said we'd never make it........

Oh, by the way, Ella has a sister. Claire is 15 months and as cute as they come. Look out, Knox! The saga continues...........