“You’re doing this one Daddy,” he declared after flipping through his library book, Draw 50 Buildings and Other Structures, for a few minutes.
“The Church of St Basil in Moscow, U.S.S.R.” I read.
“You’ve done something more complicated than this, right?”
“Yeah.”
“So you can do this one!”
“I can!” It had been a while since I’d drawn something so complex. I gave it my full attention and took my time.
He finished his waffles just about when I finished the drawing. He asked me, “Can I come over and give you a hug?”
“Sure!”
“Ooo, nice. That’s cool!” he exclaimed. As he admired the cathedral, I soaked in the warmth of his hug.