“Mommy, no, you have to keep the light on!”
“Kiddo, it’s late.”
“I’m . . . still nice, right?”
“Yes, but remember, he sees you when you’re sleeping…”
“Please, please just leave one candle plugged in, Mommy. I’m scared he won’t find us.”
“Mommy, no, you have to keep the light on!”
“Kiddo, it’s late.”
“I’m . . . still nice, right?”
“Yes, but remember, he sees you when you’re sleeping…”
“Please, please just leave one candle plugged in, Mommy. I’m scared he won’t find us.”
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I love the little scene you created here. And great use of a title.
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I love this, Lisa! Such an every-family scene.
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I’ve missed your writing so much. This is both seasonal and wonderfully full. It could easily be the opening vignette to a song (or… you know… a Christmas carol).
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Kids! ❤
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Agree with Asha. On all counts. The title is so subtly perfect.
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Perfect for the holidays! I like the scene and dialogues.
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Oh, this reminds me of the time my 6 year old (at the time) was convinced that Santa wouldn’t come if his baby sisters were awake at midnight. Thankfully, they were and he survived another Christmas.
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were asleep — bad typing…
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What a sweet moment. A child’s logic in working out that a light is a beacon is just so cute.
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The electric candle was so evocative of my childhood. I love how you presented it; no explanation, just “plugged in.” Perfect.
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Love “he sees you when you’re *sleeping*” That’s great! Nice to have you back, too.
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Yay! Lisa!! Long time no read to you too! Hehe nawww I loved how sweet this was. I can imagine this exchange between you and your son. Hehe wonderful use of dialogue to show the scene too!
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The electric candle is such a great detail – it makes the piece unique and yet universal at the same time.
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Great dialogue here! Both voices are really clear (like, they have their own personality, and are both really natural). The word count didn’t feel forced at all, either.
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How sweet! You’ve really captured a kid’s heart and reasoning in this piece.
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This is just perfect. Even more so because I get to read your lovely words once more! Welcome back x
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