Whimsical cartoon illustration of an anthropomorphic shape family (rectangle, oval, triangle, cylinder, baby) under a rainbow.

Once there was a rectangle who was tired of being alone and wanted to start a family of his very own. So he went on a few different shaped dates patiently looking for the perfect mate. He finally met her, pretty as could be and said to himself Now thats the perfect shape for me. He thought she would make a loving mom and wife and he knew he had to make her part of his life. He thought she was the prettiest shape he had ever met and knew that was the one he wanted to wed. so they became one husband and wife and settled their home to begin their life. Before too long parents they would be. they had a baby triangle cute as could be. What lovely shapes we make together, living our lives as one for ever. Soon they felt like a piece was still missing a baby rectangle was what they were wishing. Soon a baby rectangle was born and another piece of their home they could form. Their home was strong, a blessing from above, with a foundation built on acceptance and love. through good times and bad their home they would adore and soon they felt like they needed one more. One more piece to their home they would add to the brother and the sister and the mom and the dad. Along came the birth of the final precious part to the home they had made so far from the start. So now that he had all the pieces together, his life was shaped like a home not a rectangle and that was much better. Revision Once there was a Rectangle, who felt a little blue— he dreamed about a family and a home to belong See more