POSTING SNAPSHOTS OF FAMILY FUN-FEST ON MONDAY

Last Friday, Ravi, spying her beloved uncle on the playground, ran squealing

Eyes sparkling with joy toward David after preschool on Spirit Day

(Which is why we’re all seen sporting Spirit Day tees)

Next, we three stopped at the hair salon for me, and when

Ravi says, "I want a hair style, too."

My stylist, having several minutes to spare, makes Ravi's day

Next stop, the playground and duck pond to which I always bring

A fresh loaf of whole wheat bread, knowing that Ravi munches as much as she throws

After Friday night's sleepover, I am awaken bright and early by

A sweet voice saying:  "The sun's up, Gramma, I'm hungry!"

Next up—time to get ready for soccer

After soccer (another goal scored!) Ravi attends a birthday party before returning to

Gramma's where she, Papa and Uncle David play Hover Soccer until—

On Saturday evening, Uncle David's wish for another sleep over with
Ravi comes true, and Sunday brunch with cousins is followed by
Nap time after which we meet up with
Celina and Steven at a pumpkin carving party

As Sunday's sunset signals David to swoop Ravi up into his arms to
Hug and kiss her goodbye, he tells this precocious munchkin
How much he'll miss her until next month's family fun-fest sees him flying in for
Thanksgiving at which time Ravi, winding her arms more tightly around
David's neck, informs Steven that she's flying to the coast, too.

"Bye Bye, Daddy.  I going with Uncle David.  See you at Thanksgiving."

At that we all laugh, except for Ravi, whose

Heartfelt decision is as serious as serious can be
"But—I miss Uncle Barry, Auntie, Tony and Ray!"

Ah—if only granting heartfelt wishes spontaneously proved as simple as

Seen through the inexperienced eyes of a tot, how grand life would be, day after day

On the other hand, reality suggests that, as seen through experiential eyes of adults

Life often proves much more complex than needs be, which is why
We've chosen to adopt an attitude that pays tribute to our good fortunate to
Bask in the afterglow of every family fun-fest, past, while
Looking forward to those planned as the future unfolds
And once again, at the weekend's close we embraced each other along with
The positively focused concept of—balance in all things—
OHHMM ...