The Nearness of You: The Thorntons Book 1
James came running into the kitchen, throwing open the freezer to pull out a Popsicle.
“James. It’s ten in the morning,” Sara remonstrated. But at Ruth’s raised eyebrow, she gave in. “Fine, one Popsicle. And be sure to take one out for Travis.”
“He likes purple. You should come see the grasshopper. It’s green,” James said, his eyes wide.
“Jamesy, come on, show your old grandma this huge green grasshopper. Maybe we can collect some roly-polies if we’re lucky.”