The scent of freshly brewed coffee mixed with the faint aroma of pancakes wafting from the kitchen.
Lucas stood by the stove, flipping pancakes with practiced ease, while Desi leaned against the counter, nursing a mug of coffee.
In the living room, Colin and Lily were sitting cross-legged on the carpet, surrounded by a sea of crayons and paper.
Lily was showing Colin how to draw a superhero, her movements careful and deliberate as she guided his small hand across the page.
“This is how you draw a cape,” she said, sketching a flowing design. “See? It makes them look like they’re flying.”
Colin watched her with wide eyes, nodding eagerly. “Can my superhero have a sword too?” he asked, his voice filled with excitement.
“Of course,” Lily said with a small smile. “Here, I’ll show you.”
