Thea
Once she's dressed, she heads over to sit at her vanity, and I begin to work on her hair. After her shower, she is always much more awake and alert, and I can see her studying me in the mirror. “So what do we have planned today? Just swimming?”
I smile. “Swimming is first, I think. But we have other fun plans, don’t you worry. I think today is the day I'm going to ask your father if he'd be willing to get you a cow or a goat.” I'd started the conversation yesterday, and now I think I'm ready to follow it up with why I think her having a pet would be a good idea and that it’s a fantastic reward for her hard work and effort lately.
She squeals in excitement and I have to gently shush her so I can continue working on her hair. Once her braids are ready to go, she pulls her clothing on
