Tuesday, April 21, 2009

The Pursuit of Happiness

As we pass the empty lot, my five year old asks me what the big, complicated sign says. "That lot is for sale," I answer. "Someone can buy it and build a store or a house in that space."

"Maybe the homeless people could buy it!" he suggests.

"Well, perhaps..." I begin to answer, not sure where to go with this conversation.

"Yes," he adds, growing more excited about his unfolding plans. "And then they could build a house and get married and have children and be happy."

2 comments:

Kit said...

Maybe it's because I've already been crying, but that makes me want to cry. Sweet Davis.

Rebecca said...

Wouldn't it be so nice if things were so easily mended? Bless him.