I think there's some really great description in this essay. Here's one line I especially appreciated:
"Fifteen pieces of gum, twenty lollipops, thirty jawbreakers, I count and wiggle my toes."
I think what is so wonderful about this line is the seriousness of counting candy contrasted with the giddy child-like movement of toe wiggling. We all had our ways of sorting Halloween candy--the precision involved, the careful recounting. But then there's this toe wiggling. Not only does the child take her task seriously, but she enjoys every minute of it--she's proud of her treasure and she's proud of herself for counting and sorting instead of tearing right it. Classic kid behavior!
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