A Day With Dad And Uncle Tom By Sheila Robins 11yo 121

“Dad said, ‘Get in the truck.’ Uncle Tom was already there. He gave me a root beer. We drove past the old mill. Dad pointed at a dead oak. ‘Your grandpa planted that,’ Uncle Tom said. They both got quiet. Then Uncle Tom started whistling. Dad laughed. At lunch, they split a sandwich without asking. I drew a picture of their shadows on the napkin. On the way home, I fell asleep against Uncle Tom’s arm. Dad carried me to bed. That was the day.”

Downstairs, the kitchen smelled like burnt toast and strong coffee. Uncle Tom was leaning against the counter, wearing his floppy fishing hat and a grin that stretched from ear to ear. "Ready for an adventure, kiddo? I’ve got the bait, Dad’s got the map, and you’ve got the eagle eyes!" A Day with Dad and Uncle Tom by Sheila Robins 11yo 121

: The story highlights the transfer of wisdom and the unique way children perceive the "secret world" of adults. “Dad said, ‘Get in the truck

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