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5/8/2016

Week Eighteen - Sir Knight, The Fairy Saver

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Once upon a time there was a mommy and a little boy who very much loved the playful fairies that lived in their backyard.  Often the fairies would leave them treasures, like shells and marbles and colored sea glass to collect.  One day they decided to build these secretive, magical beings a little home of their own, located just so, where mother and son could keep an eye on it from their breakfast table.   Many a morning these two would look out upon the fairy abode and see a furry, brownish-gray squirrel bouncing and prancing about in the mulch near the fairy kingdom.  He must be tending to and protecting the fairies from danger, they thought, and so they decided to name the gallant creature Sir Knight, The Fairy Saver. 
 
Soon, mother and child realized that Sir Knight had a mighty army that spanned the surrounding neighborhood and forest.  Why, you could see members of his troops all over town!  There were indeed Fairy Savers on every corner and every hike and trail the family encountered.  Even the fairy-skeptical father couldn’t deny that Sir Knight’s troops were far and wide, and had truly infiltrated the region.  Most certainly their thorough presence was to serve a higher purpose: to protect and watch out for the gentle and joyful fairies living in the great outdoors. 
 
And so began the wonderful legend of Sir Knight, The Fairy Saver!
 
Its been my utter delight to build fairy houses with my son the past few years.  I realize I might be fulfilling my fantasy more than his, but I’m quite sure it can’t hurt, and he seems to enjoy the imagination journey as much as I do.  I mean, who doesn’t love finding treasures in the leaves and dirt?!  This time of year, all sorts of little critters are making themselves known in our backyard, Sir Knight among them.  A few days ago on my hike, I met members of his army at every turn.  Never seen so many squirrels!  They’re a benevolent crew, thank goodness, and made for quite jolly companions as I journeyed up and down the hill for my weekly adventure.
 
I’ve had an idea brewing for over a month now, and it was on this hike in particular I allowed myself to go into full visionary mode.  Besides Sir Knight’s army, I hardly noticed my surroundings as I let my idea bubble and pop in all possible directions.  What is this idea, you ask?  Well, I’m not quite ready to make a public proclamation yet as I’m not sure if its feasible, but I’ll know more soon.  And I’ll keep you posted!  I will say this, however: Sir Knight and his crew most certainly heard me babbling to myself as I trekked along my hike the other day.  If you are kind to the fairies you might be able to get a few juicy details from them!

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dawn
5/21/2016 07:09:14 pm

what lovely writing and imagery. I can see the fairy homes and love the beautiful imagination of an unihibited child's heart- and Sammy's too. :) xoxo

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Ali
5/22/2016 07:36:29 am

Thanks mama! :) Can you tell I, I mean we, love our fairies?

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