A Blank Canvas

Hazel ran over to me, grinning from ear to ear. "Mom, Roman said he's going to get me a learning tablet with tons of games that make you smarter!"

I nodded and asked, "Did you have enough to eat? Did you have a lot of cold treats?"

Hazel shook her head and mumbled, "Nope, I just had one ice cream and a popsicle."

Roman chuckled next to us. "It's fine to have a little. All the other kids are eating