REBECCA
I took a deep breath, then accepted the call.
"HI MOMMY!"
The happy, cheerful squeals of my little ones filled the empty room, and inevitably made me smile.
"Hey, guys!" I smiled. Vi and Jim were at the edge of Lanie's pool, slathered in sunscreen and equipped with floaties, ready to dive in. "How's it going there?"
"Amazing!" Violet shouted, giddy with excitement. "Grandma made me eat ice cream for lunch!"
"We're not coming home ever!" James echoed her.
"Oh really?" I commented, raising an eyebrow. "Not even if I make you grandma's chicken?"
My two little smart-asses shook their heads. "NO!"
I rolled my eyes. "Then I guess Dad and I will have to come visit you. Is the weather nice there?"
"Yeah! Loooooots of sunshine!" Jim exclaimed, snatching the phone from Ravi
