Kintropy In Action

The 60s had Woodstock; the 70s, Montreaux; the 80s, LiveAid and the US Festival; the 90s, Lollapaloza.

In 2008, we have CuddleFest.

Gabriel declares this event when Mom, Dad, and Hannah are stretched across the family room floor in some proximity.  "CuddleFest!" our promoter announces.  His first action is to figure out where Hannah and Mom are and jump inbetween them.  This is a must:  like a Lollapaloza mash pit.

"Gentle," I, the security guard, remind him and Hannah.  Mom chimes in when Hannah claws at her hair or Gabriel accidently kicks her.  Tickling ensues.  Gabriel remembers that he's forgotten to grab a blanket from his bed:  a must have for the Festival, and he heads off to get one and drag it back to the family room floor.

Hugs all around.  Hannah plants big wet kisses on Janette (usually in the hair since Hannah's fingers are grabbing that anyway).  More tickling.  I provide the music for Hannah or imitate voices for Gabriel (note:  likes Yoda, hates the Emperor).

Within a few minutes, the curtain closes on CuddleFest.  Mom limps away, nursing an aggressive-hug-accidental-kick wound or wiping extra wet kisses from her cheeks.  Hannah rolls away to play with her toys.  Gabriel encourages everyone to perform an encore, but Security tickles him out the door.

-- Dad