Ginger-ale bubbles

Image found at Andrew Cusack's blog.

Ginger-ale bubbles rise to the top of a ice cube filled glass as the ice jingles a little too cheerfully at one in the morning.

Upset stomachs have a way of bringing even almost grown teenagers back to the place where all they desire is a tall glass of ginger-ale and their Mom.

Comfortable blankets, rest, drinking (while hopefully keeping it all down) lots of fluids, and having Mom just a room or two away just in case - apparently is all my not-so-little one needs.

Yes its late and the crickets are chirping their loud mid-summer night song, but this Mom is still carrying glasses filled with dancing ice cubes and amber bubbles in response to her child's need.

Now I lay me down to sleep, almost.

After her eyes close to rest and the magic ginger-ale bubbles do their work.
I see ginger-ale works the night shift too - just like me.