A new, cheery houseguest

A new person has come to live in our home. She looks and sounds a lot like a family member, but something is different.

Last night she asked if she could help make supper. She browned the hamburger, and added the ingredients to the main dish. After dinner, she cleared off all the dishes and loaded the dishwasher. She asked if she could make dinner tomorrow night (that would be tonight). She cleaned the kitchen, wiping behind things and taking special care to shine the sink.

She vacuumed her room without being asked, and this morning, she reminded her brother (without a fuss in her voice) to put his bowl in the dishwasher.

Who is this newcomer who looks so much like my daughter? I don't know, but I'm very grateful and hope she is here for a long, long time.

Till next time,


Suzi