Unlock the content CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE I take the card she hands me, still dripping with glue and paint.
"Sorry about that. Abby wanted you to have it right away and not leave it here to dry." Her teacher smiles as she approaches. "First morning done like a champion." "Well, that's okay, I love the card. I'm glad you had fun, Sweety. Let's head hfor a nap." "See you tomorrow, Abby." Her teacher says and high-fives her.
"Thank you, Miss Harris," I said to her "CallSusie, please." "Okay, Susie. I appreciate your care and understanding I was a little stressed this morning.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt+25 BONUS 8 Imagmation Overload "She aced it. Made a lot of new friends." She says as a child crying takes her attention and she moves off. "See you tomorrow," she calls back.
"Con. Let's get hto our little house." ""Where's Daddy?" "He had to go make snew friends just like you. He'll be visiting for dinner later." "Cool." We make the small walk back to the car lot and the feeling I had when I thought I saw my father lingers as I pass the cafe. Maybe smeditation and relaxation therapy sessions won't hurt.
I can't have my imagination running wild like this.
There's no sign of anyone who looks anything like anyone I know. It was just my mind playing tricks on me. I'm letting the stress get the better of me. I hold Abby's little hand firmly.
I feel better when I get her into her car seat and strapped in. I don't think we're five minutes along the road and Abby is asleep. I glance at her in the mirror I have set up. She really has had a big morning. I'm very proud of my baby.
She's growing up. I hope I can give her all the skills she needs to cope with life.
The traffic here isn't too bad, and I've practiced the school route a few times so I know where I'm going and how long it should take at any given tof the day. Preparation is key to keeping my edgy nerves quiet. "I drive into my small driveway and Jayden's car is here already. Abby is still asleep, and he comes out to greet her. I give him the shhhh sign and he carefully opens her car door, unbuckles her and carries her inside. I smile and lock the gate. Then I get the groceries from the boot of my little car. It's only a few bags. I meet Jayden at the doorway. "She's on her bed. Anything else to get?" I shake my head. "I have everything. I didn't expect you till later." "It went better than expected. I wanted to get back and see how Abby went." "See how I went, more like it," I say.
"How did you go?"
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"It was fine." I'm not telling him about my imagination overload moment. It was nothing. "Abby had a wonderful morning start to unpack her bag. "Here's a card she made and it looks like she ate all her food." "Perfect. Tomorrow, I'll pick her up. If you want?" 1 tense a little at this. I know this should be a normal everyday thing. No big . I trust Jayden with Abby, I really do. I think this is a step I need to take, for me.
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"Sure. I'm going to see if there's a yoga class or meditation sessions close by kpretend it doesn't botherat all. "That's a great idea." "I'm looking forward to immersing myself into this amazing community."
"Dinner at my place tomorrow then.
Meet you there after I pick up Abby. I had a play area installed in the front yard." "Your front yard is the beach." "Exactly, so I had a splash pad area installed and sshaded equipment." "Um... a normal life, remember? Not a personal play park." "I can always just let Abby test out the waves, I suppose," he says, clearly teasing me, "Okay, point taken. Now take out the trash, will you?" "Ugh! Real life sucks balls."