LEAH'S POV
"Her name is Katie," she said. "She's really nice."
"That's wonderful," I said. "I'm glad you've found someone to play with."
I chatted with Lana for a while about her day, and then we headed home. As we walked, she chattered happily about all the things she had done that day, and I listened with a smile on my face.
It was so nice to see her so happy and carefree, despite everything that was going on in our lives.
When we got home, I made her a snack and then helped her with her homework.
Afterwards, we spent some time reading together, one of our favorite activities. I loved the way she would get lost in the stories, her eyes wide with wonder and imagination.
After reading, we played a game of hide-and-seek, which she always loved. She giggled and squeale
