Once Upon A Time In Ottawa

First morning back from first birthday celebrations for #1's #1. It was a week long festival that began with the adoring masses gathering to shower the celebrant with presents and well wishes. The young man, wise beyond his year, cried until he was picked up and cuddled by the young and beautiful women that had been summoned for the occasion. Older men noticed and attempted to learn the strategy, but alas, fell short. The desired results diminish rapidly with age. On day two, the little king was placed on a throne in the galley of his castle so that he could oversee the destruction of existing door and window and installation of a new patio door. He was pleased. The new trim around the door needed to be painted, and so, of course, did the dining room. A more regal color was chosen and applied. It was a wonderful week, and as the servants retreated to their humble abode, they already looked forward to their next visit.