Metallica Preferences Book **HIATUS**

Cutest Moments With the Kids

James: James was watching Orion while you were at work. While he was, he decided to take Orion to the park. When he did, he sat on a bench while Orion played on the playground. After a while, James heard him crying, and saw him on the ground holding his knee. James got up, went over to Orion, and said, "What's the matter buddy?" The small boy looked up at James, and said, "I fell and got a boo boo." James picked Orion up, and said, "You got a boo boo? Oh, man... Come on bud. Let's get your knee patched up, and then we can go out for some ice cream, alright?" Orion smiled, nodding his head, and James ruffled Orion's sandy blonde hair. When he did, they sat on a bench, and James pulled a small first aid kit out of his backpack. Orion sniffled a little, and James took a band aid out of the first aid kit, When he did, he put it on the scrape, kissing the band aid, and they went for ice cream.

Kirk: Kirk and Amara were going trick or treating, Amara dressed as a mummy and Kirk as a vampire. After a few houses, Amara said, "We got so much candy Daddy!" Kirk smiled, chuckling softly, and said, "I know! Isn't it awesome?" Amara giggled, clapping her little hands, and they worked their way up and down the neighborhood. After a bit, They walked into the house, pouring their candy into two piles on the living room floor, and sat down. When they did, Amara said, "I'll give you my licorice for a Reese's cup." Kirk smiled, handing her the candy, and said, "Deal." For the next few hours, Kirk and Amara traded candy and watched scary movies. After a bit, Amara yawned, rubbing her little eyes, and said, "Can you tuck me in Daddy?" Kirk smiled, putting the Halloween candy away, and said with a silly Dracula voice, "Sure thing my little birthday ghoul." Amara giggled, and yawned again as Kirk picked her up. When he did, he walked up the stairs, putting Amara to bed, and kissed her cheek, shutting off the bedroom light and closing the door behind him. When Amara went to sleep, Kirk changed into his pajamas, and went to bed.

Lars: It was about 1:30 in the morning in the Ulrich household, when a loud scream erupted from Torben's bedroom. Lars woke up, getting out of bed, and walked down the hall. When he did, he walked into Torben's room, and saw the seven year-old sitting bolt upright in his bed, tears running down his face, and beads of sweat on his forehead. Lars sat down on the bed, turning on the lamp on the bedside table, and said, "What's wrong buddy?" Torben sniffled, hugging Lars tightly, and said, "I had a dream where you and mama didn't love me anymore." Lars kissed Torben's forehead, and looked him in the eyes, saying, "Torben Alexander Ulrich. Remember, your mom and I will always love you with all our hearts. We have since the day you were born. Even when we're 150, we'll still love you with all our hearts." Torben smiled, hugging Lars again, and said, "I love you too." Lars smiled, ruffling Torben's brown hair, and sang softly, "Well the first days are the hardest days, don't you worry any more,
Cause when life looks like easy street, there is danger at your door. Think this through with me, let me know your mind, Wo, oh, what I want to know, is are you kind? It's a buck dancer's choice my friend; better take my advice. You know all the rules by now and the fire from the ice. Will you come with me? won't you come with me? Wo, oh, what I want to know, will you come with me? Oh man, well I declare, have you seen the like? Their wall are built of cannonballs, their motto is "don't tread on me".
Come hear uncle John's band playing to the tide,
Come with me, or go alone, he's come to take his children home. It's the same story the crow told me; it's the only one he knows. Like the morning sun you come and like the wind you go. Ain't no time to hate, barely time to wait, Wo, oh, what I want to know, where does the time go? I live in a silver mine and I call it beggar's tomb; I got me a violin and I beg you call the tune, Anybody's choice, I can hear your voice. Wo, oh, what I want to know, how does the song go? Come hear uncle John's band by the riverside, Got some things to talk about, here beside the rising tide. Come hear uncle John's band playing to the tide, Come on along, or go alone, he's come to take his children home. Wo, oh, what I want to know, how does the song go." When he finished, Torben yawned, rubbing his tired eyes, and fell asleep. Lars smiled, placing Torben's teddy bear next to him, and left the room silently, closing the door behind him.

Cliff: Cliff was at the hospital visiting the twins, who were still there, as they were born early and needed to stay for a few days to get a little stronger. A nurse let him hold them, and she took pictures as Cliff softly sang to the twins, "Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly... All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise. Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these sunken eyes and learn to see... All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to be free... Blackbird fly, blackbird fly... Into the light of the dark black night... Blackbird fly, blackbird fly... Into the light of the dark black night... Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly... All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise, You were only waiting for this moment to arise, You were only waiting for this moment to arise..." When he was finished, he softly kissed their foreheads, and the nurse set the twins back into their bassinets. When she did, Cliff said, "You two keep on getting big and strong. Your mama and I can't wait to finally take you home. You're gonna love your crazy family." When he said this, he left, and went home.

Jason: Jason was taking care of Carter while you were working overtime at your job. While he was watching a movie, Carter came into the room holding a small tooth in his hand, and said, "Dad! I lost a tooth!" Jason smiled at the small boy, and said, "Hey, look at that! You did lose a tooth! Let's put that under your pillow so you can get some money from the tooth fairy tonight, eh?" Carter smiled, excitement in his baby blue eyes, and said, "Yay!" The next morning, Carter looked under his pillow to find his tooth gone, and in its place, a five dollar bill. He smiled, putting the bill into his piggy bank, and rushed into the kitchen, excitement evident across his features, and said, "Mom! Dad! The tooth fairy came last night! I got five dollars for my baby tooth!" Jason smiled, looking at you, then to Carter, and said, "No way! That's super awesome dude!" Carter smiled, revealing a gap where his front tooth once was, and ran off to go play.

Dave: You were working overtime, and Dave was at home taking care of Emily while she was sick. While he was sitting on the couch watching TV, he heard Emily sneezing and coughing. When he did, he got up, going into Emily's room, and said, "Hey there, sweetness. How are you doing?" Emily sniffled, and said, "Not good..." Dave looked at her, and said, "Not good? That sucks. Come on into the kitchen, and I'll make you some soup and help you with your school work." Emily smiled, getting out of bed, and followed Dave, grabbing her backpack. After they reached the kitchen, Emily sat at the counter, and got out her schoolwork folder while Dave made chicken noodle soup. When Dave was finished, he set the bowl in front of Emily, and sat across from her. When he did, he helped her with her work while she ate her soup.

Rob: You were visiting family in (home state here), and Rob took the twins to their doctors appointment for their flu shots. While they were there, Samantha handled it with a brave face and her teddy bear in her arms. Michael on the other hand, not so much. When the doctor came over to him with the needle, he started crying, and Rob ruffled his hair, and said, "It's ok buddy. You know what? The sooner we finish up with your flu shot, the sooner we can get ice cream and go to the park! How's that sound?" Michael smiled, wiping his tears away, and hugged Rob softly. When he did, the doctor gave Michael his shot, and put a blue band aid on his arm. Michael looked down at his arm, and smiled, saying, "Was that it?" Rob smiled, and said, "Yep! You did it bud!" Michael flashed a toothy smile, and said, "That wasn't so bad!" After they finished up at the doctor's office, Rob kept his promise, and took the twins to get ice cream and go to the park.