January Scene

It’s one of those scenes you want to burn into your mind and remember forever. The sun has set, taking everything from gray to deep blue. The snow blanketing the yard and roofs catches the last bits of light. The cold blueness contrasts with the warm lights shining brightly inside the house. Jack entertains himself with dominoes at the big table. DeeDee rolls in her bed and antagonizes Dexter. Music softly plays. A steaming pot bubbles on the stove while a candle sputters and crackles. I sit at the kitchen table with a hot mug of tea and squeeze in a few pages from a good book. Waiting for Daddy so we can eat together.