Oh wow! Such a beautiful, refreshing sight first thing on a soon to be hectic Saturday morning. This was turning out to be a perfect morning. Wait! where’s my camera? Can’t get to that right now, my phone, yes that should do.
Reaching into her pyjama pockets she pulls out an iPhone six taking extra effort to stay perfectly calm; wouldn’t want to startle the butterfly. She was so excited, been awhile she enjoyed such a sight. Camera focused, perfect view and …
“Mummy, I want juice.” called a high-pitched voice shattering the moment. Butterfly gone, hands shaking, camera focus offset, resultant image blurred.
There goes my hope of enjoying a few minutes by myself.
“Morning darling.”
Note to self: next time shut the garden door that way I can hear her coming.
It was still a perfect morning, not really how I imagined it.
In response to the writing challenge flash fiction for aspiring writers hosted by Priceless Joy click on the link to visit the blog. The photograph was provided and the challenge is to write a 100 – 150 words (+/- 25 words) story inspired by it. Do click on the link for other stories.
Thank you TJ Paris for the picture, thank you for stopping by.
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Funny! Children’s idea of quiet and ours aren’t usually the same.
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🙂 true.
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Very realistic depiction of life with little children or husbands. 🙂
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Hehehe, :-). Thank you!
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Cute story! Perfect example of being a parent and being constantly distracted. Lovely story!
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Great story! It’s very sweet.
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Thank you!
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Lol! Oh, man. I may not have any little monsters, but I’m a proud auntie who understands this piece so well. You really captured the build up of trying to have a moment to enjoy yourself. Key word: “Trying” lol. Gotta love them ❤ 😀
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No other choice, but to love them. Thanks for reading and commenting.
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I know the feeling of a quiet moment being shattered by a little voice or two so well! One lovely moment replaced by another. A sweet, true-to-life story Chioma. 🙂
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Thanks Millie! How are you?
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A sweet story, Chioma. 🙂 Children never let you have a moment’s peace!
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Nope, they never do. Bless them! Thanks you! Will miss having you around in November.
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So close…glad that it stilled turned out to be a perfect morning after all and don’t forget about that garden door! 😉
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No won’t forget next time.:-)
Thanks for reading and commenting.
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I can relate to this…..many times! These moments are kind of precious in their own way though. Children can really keep you in a mode of thinking ahead! Enjoyed it. 🙂
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Thanks Jessie! They sure can! 🙂
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