“Strange matter turns anything it touches into this kind of slimy, grimy, goopy stuff,” declared Ruby after watching Ten Ways to Destroy The Earth for the fourth time with her all things universe obsessed brother.
“What’s your favorite way to destroy the universe?” asked Lucas as images of vaporizing heat and black holes spaghettifying the earth passed across the television screen.
“I never thought I’d say this, Lucas, but do you want to be friends?” asked Ruby with raised eyebrows.
Lucas’ jaw dropped in amazement and a huge smile spread across his freckled face.
“And by the way,” she went on, “my favorite is number two: destruction by strange matter because how cool would it be if the earth turned into a goo ball?!”
Lucas extended a pizza sauced hand toward Ruby and said, “At long last the sibling break up has broken up! WOO!”
Ruby shook Lucas’ hand in a businesslike manner as the moment was broken by the crash of Theo’s plate hitting the kitchen floor.
Ruby jumped down from her bar stool, grabbed the remote control and said, ”Do you want to watch Dark Future for the Sun now?”
“Let’s compromise and alternate one episode of earth destruction with one episode of My Little Pony, okay?” declared Lucas.
Agreement brokered, the siblings plopped onto the couch as our sun unleashed its final fury in a giant fireball.
Cool!
I love the business like talk and deal. Let’s see how long until someone cancels the contract (I know it never takes long with my kids…)
Also, I really have to work on Marius to sing that My Little Pony song for you
Oh so cute! Your kids must be fascinated with the date of 12/12/12!!
This is a gorgeous piece of writing, momma. Really, really. It’s kind of my favorite thing I’ve read this week.
Awesome that the deal has been brokered without the help of a retired US President. Rock on Ruby and Lucas. And use sunscreen.
This makes me smile in so many ways. You give me hope! well, not for the universe exactly- but for sibling friendship.
How much do I adore that they brokered their friendship after the question of which option is best for destroying the earth?
My favorite favorite favorite moments as a parent have come from watching my children appreciate each other.
It’s how I survive knowing that one day this earth really will turn into goo.
I’m so thankful that at least one of my boys can be reasoned with. If they were BOTH like Thing 1, I’d be royally screwed.
I love a good truce. Hope it lasts long enough to give everyone a pleasant, summery breather.
Sibling peace: such a rare, precious thing. Even better when they get there on their own and you don’t have to break up a fight.
Crikes. Suddenly having an nly child does seem incredibly boring. Did this really transpire? Tell me this was fiction. Except for the sun unleashing its fury by turning into a giant fireball.
Every word is the truth! xo
I love this. It’s been so hot and it’s crumpled me. But this inspired me. Thank you. Here’s to your kiddos. They rule.
I have no idea what either of them is talking about. They are like scientists and I’m a crumb flying off Theo’s dropped plate. I love it how your kids are all smart-like without being obnoxious about it. Must be the momma.
I’ve just nominated you for the One Lovely Blogger Award
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Haha so cute that they bonded over the destruction of the universe, of all things!
Hilarious! Glad the truce did not trigger an actual firebal,l although I was thinking it was 60/40 chance. Ellen
Something amazing is happening in your house
Um, yeah, I LOVE this!
xo
‘Spaghettifyng’ and ‘destruction by strange matter’…is so, so cool. I want to squeeze your kids.
Hope you’re well, J.
Such a sweet story. I can only hope for the same w/ my 2.
Love this! How on earth did you raise such civil and diplomatic children? Seriously, I want to borrow your playbook.
Oh, friend, it’s not always that way! They can be awful to each other, too. Got to appreciate the moments of sibling harmony!
I just wanted to come here, say HI! and tell you I’m glad I’m not the only one who took a break for the summer.
Thinking of you, my friend.
Hi Jennifer, I awarded you with the Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award and the Inspirational Bloggers Award!!!
Thank you so much, Lisa!!