The other day Hayley asked George if he could get her a magic wand. He was going to the dollar store and he didn’t find any magic wands exactly but he did get her a Cinderella pen that lights up and a flashing neon glow stick and she was thrilled.

Yesterday it fell and broke so she was understandably upset. Since it was an accident and not the result of a tantrum, he got her another one and also bought a spare one just in case it happened again.

It turns out that “just in case” worked for another reason because five minutes ago Hayley and Breanna snuck into the bathroom, turned off the light, and started playing. As is often the case with two siblings and one toy, screaming soon ensued as each one wanted to hold the glowing stick. I dug out the spare one, removed the little choking hazard tab and the cord, and I gave that one to Breanna. Problem solved.

After a bit of quiet punctuated only by giggles and occasional shrieks of happiness, I peeked in. They were sitting in the pitch dark room, Breanna in her bouncy seat, Hayley on the floor, both of them waving glowing, flashing sticks around.

All they need is a bit of oompa-oompa music and it would be like a rave in there.