They came tumbling into the living room, the three of them.  George, the oldest, was on top of Simon and they were on the floor, rolling around each other at Michelle’s feet.  She cheered them on and held a stopwatch.  It was a game.  The two boys rolled into the television room and rolled under the coffee table.  Michelle yelled, “One more minute!” and the coffee table rattled and rocked on its four legs.

Rocco, the French bulldog, pranced into the room and stood next to Michelle.  He watched the boys roll.  He wagged his tail and dropped his front legs.  He barked.  Michelle called, “Twenty more seconds!” and Rocco barked more at the boys.

“Time!” she said.  The boys stood up.  Simon panted and George bent forward and leaned over his knees. Read more…