"I love you too, sweetie. Now let's wrap this up, and then head home to clean and prepare for the trip!”
"Guess what, baby? You're coming with me on the trip!"
Annie's eyes widened in excitement. "Really, Mommy? Are we going together?
Like are you seriously taking me on your work trip Mommy? Like I'm going to fly on an aeroplane for the first time?” Annie asked excitedly.
“ Yes, baby. I can't leave you behind so yes, we're travelling to a very faraway village tomorrow. I'll go do my work quickly then we return here.” I said as I prepared to leave.
I added, smiling. "My publisher sorted everything out. We'll have a babysitter to help us, and we'll be staying in a lovely apartment."
Annie squealed, launching herself into my arms. "Yay! We're going on an adventure, Mommy."
As we wal
