Kate rubbed her eyes, then shuffled over to Thurman and wrapped her arms around his knees.
“Aw, I love you too Sweetie, and I’m so happy to see you” he said.
She’s hungry said Phyllis.
Thurman hoisted Kate onto the counter and pulled cereal from the pantry. He poured it into a bowl with some milk, set it in front of a chair at the table, then gingerly lifted Kate down. She walked to the table, climbed into the chair, stared at her breakfast.
Spoon said Phyllis.
Thurman retrieved Kate’s favorite from the drawer and put it in the cereal. It had a face, and he turned it to smile at her and grinned.
Kate picked up the spoon, rubbed her eyes, and began to eat.
The Average Life of Thurman Dogood 