“All right, kid, here’s the sitch.”
With a little extra effort, I kneel down to Marley’s level on the foam play mat. It’s not easy in my figure-hugging date-night dress and heels that still need some breaking into.
Marley’s big blue eyes peek out from under her dark curls and find mine despite her latest obsession—actively gnawing on the ear of a new bunny friend, courtesy of Uncle Hayes. At this age, she’s always got something in her mouth.
“Aunt Penny and Uncle Wolfie are coming by soon. They’re gonna watch you while your daddy and I go on a date. Remember Aunt Penny and Uncle Wolfie?”
Marley gurgles, smacking her wet lips together until she . . . makes a dolphin sound? Unclear.
“Eeooo!”
Yep, that’s definitely a dolphin sound.
I laugh, shaking my head in disbelief. “Yes, that’s ri
