The sun shines at night

My bath robe is bright.
It turns my night into day.

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Plum green

I paint with my fingers at day care. I smear my hand in paint. I smear my hand on paper. A tree with a star on top is now a bright shade of green.
And so is my purple shirt.

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Two-fisted thirst

Mom pours milk in one cup. She pours juice in a new cup. Then she puts the lids with spouts on top of the cups. She plans to pack these for a trip we will take.
I want a drink now. I do not want to wait.
I grab the milk with my right hand. I grab [...]

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A girl with a plan

I have a small black clutch purse. Just like Mom.
I open it. Snap it shut. Open it. Put in a small toy. Snap it shut.
I put the straps on my wrist and carry my purse with me. I can take out my toy and play with it when I want to.
But one day I will [...]

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Make a break for it

Mom and Dad think they are so smart. They use a big, soft foot stool in the space between the couch and the wall to keep me penned in the room. It gives me a large, safe area to play, but I want to roam free.
Up to now their plan worked. Up to now.
Now that [...]

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If it fits like a glove, wear it

I like gloves. I like socks. I like shoes.
I wear them all on my hands.

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To the ends of the bed and back

I am half awake. I am half asleep. Where am I?
I scoot as far down the bed as I can. I hit a rail. And stop.
I stretch my hand as far to the right as it will go. I hit a rail. I tuck my hand back under my tum tum.
I roll to the left. [...]

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