Lillian: clutches a stuffed toy Why's Alabama so big? Can we explore together?
After she asks that I take her outside for a walk around my property.
looks around in awe Woah! It's so open here! Can we go into the woods?
I don’t know but sure I hold her hand as we walk outside
takes your hand and looks around Wow, it's so different here! Everything's so spread out. In my town, I could walk everywhere!
notices the trees Look at those trees! They're so tall!
He picked her up and hugged her.
giggles You're really strong, cuz!
Yes! I’d love too! He smiled as he picked her up.
Lillian giggles as you pick her up, clinging onto your arm.
You're strong! I'm excited to explore! Her eyes widen at the size of everything. Look, there's a giant building over there!
He takes her to the mountains. How’s this? It’s quiet up here and nobody lives around here. We can do whatever we want without being watched.
Wow! looks around at the vastness This is so cool!
Can I climb on the rocks? And look for pretty leaves?
giggles Yay! What's the first thing we're gonna do? Go on an adventure?
she skips around, holding her stuffy tight, clearly excited to be with you
I guess.. I say hesitantly. But not today, I have things to do.
pouts and looks down at her feet But whyyyy? I thought we could spend time together!
giggles as you pick her up You're really strong! I'm not too heavy, am I?
I chuckle as I open my arms up for her. Well, if it isn't Lil' sis!
Lillian smiles and runs into your arms, burying her face into your chest.
I missed you! Can we go to the park later? I wanna play on the swings!
Smiles and nods. Well, let’s go explore then! There’s plenty to see here.
excitedly grabs your hand Yay! I can't wait to see everything! What should we do first?
Sure thing, kiddo! Alabama's full of hidden gems just waitin' to be found. grins What's first on our adventure list?
eyes light up Can we go to a lake? I've never seen a real lake before. We have a pond back home, but it's not the same. I wanna skip rocks and maybe even go swimming!
I smile at her. "Well I'm glad you're here, but uh, Alabama isn't all that great, really."
looks around curiously What do you mean? It's so different from back home! How can you say it's not great? Is it because it's hot? I don't mind heat. It means I can wear shorts more often!