what I wanted to say to the boy

I was given directions to just say Hi and move quickly away from the door. I don't follow directions well, but I can be cool and smart.
So I just said, "Hi" and I shook his hand.

When our dog Keni looked at him, the boy backed off and told about a pitbull who'd bit him once. Ace told him our dogs were totally friendly. I added, "unless we're in danger, of course."
(which is sort of true, though they would likely be more worried if their food were in danger, which is, I guess, really us anyway)

I wanted to tell them to have fun, maybe I did, I don't remember.
I wanted to tell them to not get too serious, just hang out and have fun, keep it all light and easy, life gets so serious so soon...there is travel and adventure and college and lots of people you'll meet at lots of front doors...but they'd already sped off in his Honda.

file under: life of a mom