We meet Ms. Fuller in the lobby and order sandwiches from the vending machine. I’ve never had a vending machine sandwich before. It’s not as good as anything Ms. Fuller could make, but it’s not bad.
Once we finish eating...it’s time to go back out into the rain and return home. We arrive home cold and wet, but overall it was a nice field trip.
Raul is back from his scout meeting when we arrive. After we scramble out of our rain gear...I pull out my bottle of bubbles. This time...it’s not because I’m in a bad mood - it’s just because I feel like it.
Raul is in his own world, listening to his earbuds, and Michael has disappeared on me...so I take advantage of the empty bathroom and enjoy a long bubble bath. I find Michael when I finally get out.
(Note: I decided to give the kitchen a small makeover while everyone was out of the house. I went with darker countertops so they wouldn’t look so washed out when the pictures are recolored.)
Alida: So...do you want to go over our lines now?
Michael: I already went over mine. I’ve memorized them.
Alida: You did? Do you think you can help me with my lines?
Michael: Maybe later...I’m over it for now and Mama Nadine says we can have some New Year’s treats.
I guess I deserve the rejection since I did the same thing to him yesterday. I sit down next to Michael ready to enjoy some sweets. We all get our choice of cake or rice crispy treats. It’s a tough choice for me because everything Ms. Fuller makes is delicious, but I grab a plate of rice crispy treats.
Afterward...we gather in front of the TV to start the New Year’s countdown.
All Together: 10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2…1...HAPPY NEW YEAR!
We share some hugs and then all head to bed. My thoughts begin to drift and I think about my mother. It’s been a while since I’ve seen her...and I find myself thinking about her less and less. That makes me sad. As I walk to my bed, I once again hope that she’s good and that one day we’ll be together again. For now...there’s nothing to do, but get some sleep.
Labels: Banks - Generation 1, The Banks Dynasty
