Sidekick

Yesterday I was fixing to turn in for the night. I was brushing in the bathroom, when suddenly a flurry of giggles ran towards me, past me and then off it disappeared. In a few seconds the whirlwind came back again; and just as suddenly as it had appeared, it was gone again! 

Little miss Haana and Bobby boy were working together. Big sister was whispering to the boy just outside the bedroom door. They giggled at their shared secret. Then he ran towards the closet, carrying his monster ball, sucking his thumb, and giggling at their delicious shared secret. Then little miss Haana ran behind him, all secretive, telling him to run back towards him. And they both ran out of the closet together giggling into each other's ears. I watched this parade with questioning eyes and a toothbrush in my mouth. 

Later miss Haana quipped; Bobby boy is now her sidekick. I think that's his new name. She tells him to go run up somewhere, and the little boy, biggest fan of the big sister, is delighted to do her bidding. Runs off in the direction he's been instructed, delighted to be her sidekick. Giggling at the prospect. Prancing about in sheer happiness. Bobby boy is a prancer! Big sister Haana is happy with her sidekick!