Leafy Umbrella

Sitting crouched on the damp floor under the umbrella of a small Japanese maple, rather reminiscent  of a tiny elf or hobbit,  I was joined by a very small child. He peeked in to my little  leafy burrow, raised his hand tentatively and waved. I smiled and waved back. 'What are you doing? Are you a fairy?" came his little voice. 'Oh yes but that is our secret,' I replied putting my finger to my lips. He stared for a second. 'OooooooOOO!' eyes popping!  He looked so pleased and dropped the leafy canopy back in place! So sweet! :) I loved it when my kids were that age.