The kids were delighted to find a package of balloons tucked away at the back of the craft cabinet. The eight-year-old made sure I noticed she could blow up and even tie the end of the balloon herself. She's in that sweet spot: old enough to do the job, but young enough to feel excited about it. I watched the kids instinctively toss and lightly bat the balloons in the air—just as they used to do years ago in our many joyous games of "Keep It Uppy"—and felt my spirits rise along with the balloons.
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