It’s “Sun”-day, the first day of summer. Kai gets up early, brushes his teeth, and makes himself some cereal. His mom is not up yet, so he occupies himself by dribbling his soccer ball in the kitchen, although he’s pretty sure she wouldn’t allow him to play with his ball inside if she was up…
We’re in the maze for all of five minutes when we hit our first dead end. Prosperity: Well, this obviously isn’t the right way. Kai calls out from behind me. Kai: Let’s go this way! By the time I turn around, Kai is gone. Prosperity: Kai? Where are you? I told you to stay with…
I receive an email from Afu informing me that he’s moving out. That’s a grey colored cloud that I quickly push away. I won’t let him dampen my mood – good riddance to him. I have plans to enjoy the day, just my baby and me. I cook up some bacon and eggs and call…
I wake up to a very unpleasant email from Afu regarding the state of the apartment that he and Harvey are renting. I admit I’ve been a bit slack on making sure everything is okay with the place, but with school – I haven’t had time. I barely have time to take care of myself….
A young man is standing in front of our house when Kai and I arrive home for the day. I don’t recognize him until I step closer. It’s my baby brother…who’s no longer a baby. Prosperity: Meri! I almost didn’t recognize you. Merit: Hi, Peri. I greet him with the biggest hug because I’m so…
I put on my pajamas and stare longingly at my bed. With a presentation, homework for two classes, and two final exams to study for, I know I don’t have time to sleep. When push comes to shove, sometimes you have to take drastic measures, so I do. I decide to drink a weary potion,…
Feeling hungry and tired, I drag myself inside and prepare a quick meal of fish tacos. I’m halfway through my first term, and I’m not sure how I will make it through three more. But right now, it’s time to turn my attention to my son, who I feel I’ve neglected today. Kai sits down…
I don’t talk about the colors much anymore, partially because life seems to move so quickly that my moods are blurred. I rarely get a moment to reflect. I get up in the morning and instantly start the process of getting myself and Kai ready. Today is challenging because I realize that I left the…
I pull out a photo that I’d been holding on to for a while and hang it on Kai’s bedroom wall. Prosperity: That’s your father. His name is Craig Conway, and I met him in Sulani, where you were born. Kai studies the photo carefully. Kai: We have the same hair! Prosperity: You do. You…
It’s the first day of school for my sweet baby. I can still remember the colors of my first day of school and how confused my mother was when I tried to explain it. Kai doesn’t seem to see things the way I did, and I’m relieved. He won’t have to fight to be understood…
