Half a Story

Avery

After dinner, I supervised bath time while Piper cleaned up the kitchen. Noah splashed enthusiastically, creating tidal waves that soaked my sweater.

"Mommy, can we read three stories tonight?"

"One story," I countered, wrapping him in a towel. "It's a school night."

"Two stories?"

"One and a half."

"What's half a story?"

"You'll find out."

I got him into pajamas and tucked him into bed, sel