Sweetness recharges

Twas the hour before dinner, when all through the house

Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

The veggies were chopped, the house was not dirty

In hopes that the food would be served by five thirty.

The children were playing a game with each other

A harmonious union of a sister and a brother

With hubby still working to bring home the bacon

My still and calm thoughts were very much mistaken

When from the back bedroom there arose such a clatter,

I sprang from the kitchen to see what was the matter

Away to the room, I flew in a flash

Which is where I found Sweetness eating candy in a dash!

With her stubby toddler fingers, so lively and quick

I knew in a moment it must be a trick

More rapid than termites her jaws got to chewing

Had she done this before? She knew what she was doing.

She spoke not a word, but kept keenly at work

After the last crumb then turned with a jerk.

And laying the trash to the side without reason

Took a look at my face which said, "You've got to be teasin'."

She sprang to her feet, her legs got to running

The speed of her frame was just short of stunning.

But I heard her exclaim as she left out of sight

"Thanks for the treat, Mom, it was every bit right!"