The Blue Sand Cone

I waddled back inside after my lawn adventure and climbed up to the bathroom counter to rinse off my dusty soles! Right beside the sink sat a tiny wooden sand timer with clear glass bulbs. Inside, bright blue grains rested at the bottom. I threw my tummy against the top rung and gave a big heave—FLOP! The frame flipped right over! Silently, a fine trickle of blue sand began showering through the narrow glass neck, piling into a neat little pyramid. Tee-hee! I leaned my round belly against the cool glass, watching each tiny speck slide into place. The quiet blue shower slowed my bouncy paws right down until my eyelids fluttered shut.