April 18, 2020

White Dog shook her head. "It is a classic case of  'be careful what you wish for.'

Zsofia insisted on having what Bailey and Opal were enjoying. "You do not like blackberries," I told her. "I want one," she said. "You will spit it out on the carpet," I answered. She sang, loudly, "No, I won't, I want a blackberry."
"Once I give you one you must sit in front of me to eat it and I will check to make sure you have swallowed it, deal?" "I WANT one! Deal."

And that is the face of a Sibe girl who realizes, too late, that in fact, she really does NOT want a blackberry.

"Just swallow it down and then drink LOTS of water," Steve advised.