Mama is sitting down, watching TV when I return. I walk straight over to Kai and lift him out of his crib, happy to see him.
Ma walks over.
Alida: How did it go?
Prosperity: Good. I found a nice place that would be perfect for us. Thanks for watching Kai, by the way.
Alida: It was my pleasure. I’m just proud of you for making this move.
I needed to hear that because, honestly, I’ve been questioning and second-guessing every decision I’ve made lately.
Prosperity: * hugs Alida* Thanks, ma!
I take Kai to the bedroom, thinking that he’d be ready to go to sleep, but he seems to be wide awake.
Prosperity: Hey, sweet baby. Mama’s tired…are you going to close your eyes for me? No? Well, how about we get some fresh air?
Alida sits down to eat dinner, wishing she could stay a bit longer to accompany Peri and Kai to Britechester to make sure they settle down successfully. Being a single parent and a student will be incredibly challenging, and Alida worries that Peri hasn’t quite seen the reality of that. Alida remembers worrying about Peri when she was a child and as she entered her teen years, but the worry she feels now overshadows all of those other times by a longshot.
Kai falls asleep quickly after I drag his crib outside. It’s been a long day, and I should be completely exhausted, but somehow starting a new painting recharges my energy long enough to complete it.
(Generation 2 Chapter Summaries)
