On this particular day, the girls started playing the guessing game. Child #2 asked Child #3 what number she was thinking about. Then Child #1 sat down and asked to play. All three were taking turns trying to guess the number of what the other was thinking. In between the my usual household chores, I was enjoying their peaceful play.
After a round, they all asked me to play. Of course, I couldn't pass up this challenge so I sat down for a turn. It was Child #1's turn and I had to guess her number. The parameters to select a number was 1 to 20.Child #1 takes a second to think of her number and then says, "Okay, guess my number."
"13"
Child #1 says with a shocked look on her face, "that's right."
Child #3 says jumping in her seat, "It's my turn. It's my turn."
Taking a moment to think of her number, I wait patiently. "I've got my number. Go ahead."
"18"
Child #3's mouth drops open with disbelief.
With a sly smile, Child #2 says, "you won't be able to guess my number."
"9"
The look on Child #2's face shows me that I've guessed her number. All at once, they start to ask me how I do that.
I quietly stand up, shrug my shoulders, and say, "Mothers know everything."
Their disbelief makes me so happy they still believe I have super human powers. The day they all realize I am a mere mortal will be a sad day. Though I know and accept that day, I will relish in their innocence for as long as I can.
"13" is Child #1's favorite number and her birthday number.
"18" is Child #3's birthday number.
"9" is Child #2's favorite number and soccer jersey number.
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