Karen, a single never-married thirty-year old attorney has a four-year old daughter, whom she just picked up from her parents home after another all-day affair in court.
Like every Thursday, Karen took her daughter, Anna, to McDonalds for dinner, which was a very special mother-daughter bonding time. Karen ordered a salad for her and a kids meal for Anna. To Annas delight, the kids meal came with some crayons. While they were eating, Anna turned over the paper trayliner and began to draw a circle with some numbers just inside the perimeter of the circle. Instead of staring out the window like she usually did, Karen looked at what Anna was drawing.
Whatcha drawin sweetie? Karen asked. A clock, Anna said. Are you sure its a clock? Its got more than twelve numbers in the circle. I know, Mommy. Its a clock for you. You said theres not enough time in the day.
Tears formed in Karens eyes.
Why are you crying, Mommy? asked Anna. There isnt enough time in the day, sweetheart. You and I have to make some more time time for each other, said Karen. I didnt know that you liked to draw so much. Oh I do, Mommy. Gramma lets me draw anytime I want to, said Anna. She...