In these early spring days when temperatures are just warm enough for outside play, I look for interesting opportunities for our twins to burn off excess energy. Recently we visited a cemetery to photograph grave makers for our family tree. Once unbuckled from their car seats, our heroes took full advantage of this peaceful venue to run and scream. At first they stayed close to me, climbing on and hiding behind the markers. In time they bravely explored new areas. When they would wonder more than 10 yards away I would call “Benji, Davey, come over here’, and Benji would reply, “I’m coming Daddy,” as he ran further away. After repeating this call and response several times followed by chasing them down for retrieval, it occurred to me that while he may be saying “I’m coming Daddy,” he actually means “I hear you Daddy,” which is an entirely different thing.
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