Neighbors

I answered the phone to find the 9 year old next door neighbor on the other end telling me she and her 7 year old sister had arrived home from school to an empty house.  They don't like empty houses.  Do you need to come over? I said. The answer was a prompt and succinct:  yes.  

So over they came.  We sat out in the breezy sunshine and chattered away.  I learned some of their likes and dislikes, their talents and what hopes they have from Santa for Christmas.  

What a pleasant diversion while The Husband was away for a couple hours.  And how grateful I am that they chose to call me - their grandmother lives just around the corner and down a house.  Made me feel particularly worthy.