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"Penny," said ________. "That's what I'm going to call that horse. She's the color of a new copper penny. It's a good name for her, isn't it?"

"Aye," said Ben. "Because she's an independent-minded horse, that's for certain. Call her Penny for her independence, too."

________ smiled. From then on, she thought of the horse as Penny -- beautiful, independent, bright, shining Penny.

Who is receiving Eden's attention as I tuck her into bed as Mom is with the oldest twin at gymnastics? Fill in the ________ . What an opportunity to read a book which I most probably would never otherwise read. . . . Sesame Street's over. The television's now off. A rush past me, footsteps down the stairs. I hear the violin has started to play in the background. 

"Daddy, I want to go to bed. When will Mom come home?" (the youngest)

Time for me to tuck in the youngest one. Wonder what we'll read? She's starting to look through the above mentioned book. Maybe I'll read the chapter book twice tonight. Eden borrowed it from the violinist.

"Why isn't this in Eden's room." (the youngest seeing a window of opportunity)

"Because I was looking at it." (Dad)

"Dad, can I read this in my room?" (the youngest with reserved optimism in her voice)

"Yes." (Dad)

I hope I also get back to reading The Hobbit with the violinist before I turn attention to writing about my personality type for a class paper. Lord willing, I'll finish the paper in the next twenty-four hours. I've been thinking about this one a few too many decades (I'm ENTJ how about you?). How it all weaves together. Really must run, I hear the storytelling with the beautiful music in the background. Now the youngest one is back . . . 

"Can you read this to me tonight?" (the youngest with expectancy)

"Yes." (Dad)

"Ok. I'll put it on my bed." 

The steps are running down the hall AND so should mine. As she's already back again . . .