Weekend Memories

1. She was patient while she taught them math even though they weren't interested in learning.


2. We slurped down homemade milkshakes sitting around a table, all of us together.


3. She curled against my chest, her hair tickling my nose and chin, and I hoped that it would always be like this, but I knew it wouldn't. And that made it that much more precious.


4. They swam, and my chest burst with pride.


5. "Come and watch me," she begged. "I've worked hard and I've got it this time." And she did, standing on her head in deep water, her legs straight, her toes pointed.