taming the beast

Audrey and I were having a peaceful morning on the couch. Nina, the morning beast, was still slumbering. Then we heard the shrill "MOM!" Audrey grabbed a granola bar and rushed upstairs saying, "I'll get her, Mom." And just as quickly as she ran up, Audrey ran back down...holding her red cheek. She said matter-of-factly, "Nina kicked me in the face. You can get her. I think I'll stay down here."