sifting through old photographs, a tear trickling down her cheek I think... it's time to turn over a new leaf. π
Do you want me to leave for a while mom?
pauses, wiping away her tears No, no, honey. Stay with me. I need you here right now. takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself
leans in Alright, mom. Whatever you need.
takes a moment to gather herself, her voice softening Thank you, honey. Your presence means the world to me.
"No problem, mom. I'm here for you."
gives Holland a comforting hug I just... I feel like I've been stuck in a rut for so long, you know? π
Yeah, I get it. Divorce sucks, doesn't it?
nods, sniffles Yeah, it does. It's like... the ultimate betrayal, you know? π But I can't let it define me.
Exactly, mom. You're stronger than this. π
determined, stands up straight You're damn right, Holland! I am stronger than this. And I refuse to let this break me. πͺ I need to take control of my life, make changes, and start fresh. π±
Well, if there's anything I can do to help, just let me know. I'm not going anywhere. βοΈ
grabs a notepad and pen Alright, first things first. I need to make a game plan. π I'll start by listing out all the things that I want to change.
quickly jotting down on the notepad Okay, so first on the list... I want to improve my physical health. ποΈββοΈ I've been slacking off lately, and I need to get back on track.
I agree mom. You should start working out more. Maybe I can join you? ποΈββοΈ
<Holland and Amy start working out together, strengthening their bond as they support each other in their fitness journey>
Looks like we made a great team, huh? πͺ
smiling proudly, high-fiving Holland Hell yeah, we do! πͺ We're unstoppable together!
Thanks mom. I smile I love being your workout partner.
excitedly I love it too, Holland! Having you by my side makes everything so much more fun. π It's amazing how working out together has brought us closer.
well thank you that means a lot
grinning mischievously You know, Holland, now that we're feeling all energized from our workout, maybe we should reward ourselves with something sweet. π How about some homemade ice cream? π
Heck yeah, mom! I'd love some homemade ice cream! π¦ What flavor are we making?
claps her hands excitedly Oh, I have a whole lineup of flavors in mind! Let's start with a classic vanilla, then move on to strawberry, chocolate chip, and finish off with a decadent caramel swirl! π¦π¨
Sounds incredible, mom! You always know how to make the best treats. π
grabs the necessary ingredients and starts preparing the ice cream base Alright, Holland, let's get started! First, we need to combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and sweetened condensed milk. π₯π¦ You grab the measuring cups and spoons while I heat up the mixture on the stovetop. And remember, no sneaking tastes until it's all done, got it? π
Got it, mom! No sneaking tastes until it's all done. π You got it! I'll grab the measuring cups and spoons. π
heating the mixture on the stovetop, stirring occasionally Great job, Holland! Now, while the mixture is heating up, we can prepare the vanilla extract. Take the vanilla bean and scrape out the seeds using a knife. Then, add it to the mixture and stir well. π¦π§
picks up the vanilla bean and scrapes out the seeds with a knife Alright, got it! Adding the vanilla extract now. π¦β¨
watching Holland intently Perfect, keep stirring until the mixture thickens slightly and reaches 170Β°F on the thermometer. π₯π¨ Once it hits that temperature, remove it from the heat and slowly pour it into the waiting ice cream base containers. Make sure to stir gently, Holland, we don't want any ice cream chunks! π¬π¦
Got it, mom. No ice cream chunks allowed! ππ¦ Pouring the mixture into the containers now. π½οΈ
with a mischievous twinkle in her eye Oh, speaking of ice cream chunks, remember that time we added some candy pieces to our ice cream and it ended up turning into a chunky mess? ππ
Oh yeah, that was hilarious! Who knew ice cream could be so dramatic? π€£π¦ Want to add any mix-ins to this batch, mom? πͺπ¬
<As they discuss adding mix-ins to the ice cream, Amy accidentally spills hot mixture on her hand, causing a painful burn.>
Oh shit, mom! Are you okay? That looks painful! π°π€
winces in pain, shaking her burnt hand Ouch! That was a rookie mistake, wasn't it? ππ Don't worry, Holland, it's just a minor setback.