Taste

Last weekend K-bao shopped at the local farmer's market, which she visits from time to time on nice Sundays.

As usual, the moment she stepped foot among the various aisles of fresh fruits, vegetables, pastries and sundry other produce it became a tasting feast. The game, as it always has been for K-bao, is to go from stall to stall getting as many tasty treats into her mouth in the shortest time possible.

By the way, for this purpose K-bao has developed ultra thick skin. If a tasting plate isn't already set out, she will confidently approach the local merchant and ask for a free sample. "Can I get a sample? That one please? What about chocolate flavor? Can I try the lemon-lime one too?"

Finally corralled by K-Pop

Jammin

K-bao spent some time by the Farmers' Market this morning, where there was a little horn ensemble playing a few tunes. K-bao joined a few young music lovers in swaying to the melodies.

High Maintenance

It has become abundantly clear that K-bao is not one of those laid-back, easy-come-easy-go, "happy just to see you" type of gals. No sir. First of all, she loves attention. Second, she requires lots of it. Third, she remembers if you don't give it to her and punishes you for it.

K-Pop has learned this lesson in spades because after each long week of work (during which K-Pop maybe spends 20-30 minutes a day tops with K-bao), by the time Friday rolls around, he is firmly on K-bao's S.L. No running to the door to greet Pop. No clamoring to have Daddy help her brush her teeth (her favorite activity) or read her a story. Indeed, on Friday night after K-Pop reads her her customary Bible verses, K-bao will literally wave Daddy out of the room while she nestles comfortably in K-Mum's bosom.

Saturday is a different story. K-Pop will work his tail off to get off the S.L. He will get up early to do morning duty. He will take K-bao out to the Farmer's Market and buy her a Teeny Roll or two at Acme Bread. He will show her the boats and the birdies and the pups running around in the park. Usually by early afternoon, he's off the S.L. and back on the H.L. (Hit List). Daddy likes being a hit and not a *hit. This status, however, is fleeting. He might make it to Tuesday, or Wednesday if he's lucky. From there, it's all downhill.

High maintenance girl? K-Mum agrees, though she claims it's not hereditary. (No comment, says K-Pop)