Cotton Candy
by Ashley Weeks Cart
Last week I had work meetings in Saratoga Springs, NY. I, of course, had my whole entourage in tow. Such is the current state of affairs due to one very dependent, bottle-refusing nursling.
Fortunately, James came upon an amazing children’s museum that kept the girls happy and entertained while I was working.
The entourage joined our group for lunch, and lucky for us, it was at a local restaurant, owned by a fellow Eph, called ‘Circus.’ Talk about a kid’s dream. After a playful meal under colorful chandeliers and circus-themed walls, the waiter emerged with two huge platters stacked with strawberry cotton candy.
All the adults at the table immediately turned their gaze to the preschooler. We awaited her reaction to the heaping pile of pink fluff.
Sunny’s eyes grew as big as saucers and she whispered in awe, “It’s my birthday!”
Probably the sweetest, most amazing reaction ever.
The mound was bigger than her. And we finished it all. Leaving James with one sugar high 2 year old as I disappeared into more meetings.
I think he deserves a Nobel Peace Prize.
Photos: Courtesy of James W. Cart