“That’s good- see the dial there – that’s telling you that you have removed 50% of the boxes”

Angie was laughing as she blasted several more away. Tina folded her arms and watched with amusement.

“See – there are four purple ones there “ Bette pointed

“I know “ Angie replied as she blasted several more away. Bette nodded and watched as Angie found several more sets of three and removed them. Angie looked at Bette

“I can’t find any more “

“Oh – so you want my help now do you “ Bette said “ There are three green ones there and if you blast them that will drop that orange one down and then you have another three to remove”

“Thank you “ Angie said grinning

Tina watched as between them they removed all the boxes

“Yippee “

“You rock “ Bette told her

“That was great – can I keep playing it “

“Of course you can – lets try and keep the noise down though -your mommy is still asleep”

“Mommy is awake and watching the two of you “

Bette and Angie both turned and smiled at Tina

“Hey mommy – come and see what I am doing “

“I can see what you are doing – you seem very good at it as well “

“Bette’s got lots of games”

Tina raised an eyebrow at Bette who held up her hands

“We get very long winters here in New York – how are you – do you want some coffee and toast ?”

“Yes – have you eaten Angie ?”

“We have been up since 7:30 “ Bette explained “ Been out for the papers and some milk”

“Good – that means I can have some coffee “ Tina grinned heading for the kitchen. Bette followed her in

“You okay – you look like you have had a good night’s sleep “

“I have – its wonderful to be able to sleep as late as 10am – thanks for taking care of her”

“Hey – we are having fun. I don’t know if you have a rule about how long she can play on the computer “

“I don’t like her playing on it too long- how long have you two been blasting innocent boxes ?”