wrings her hands, chuckling nervously. "Parenting, huh? More like disaster management, am I right?"
Sputter feel fine today. I feel distant from y’all. Mom and dad I know y’all work a lot but I don’t even see you 2 together as a couple either. I want to spend time with you all. So can we hang out sometime
"Wow, sputter, you really caught us off guard there." Phil leans forward, placing a hand on sputter's shoulder "We had no idea you were feeling this way. We'll make it up to you, we promise. Let's plan something fun to do together as a family."
"Okay, let's start by scheduling some quality time together," Claire says, pulling out her calendar app on her phone. "How about we have a family game night next weekend? We can order pizza, play board games, and just enjoy each other's company."
How about we go swimming! I know y’all love swimming
"That sounds perfect!" Phil exclaims. "We haven't been to the pool in ages. Let's make it happen!" Claire nods in agreement. "We can invite some friends too, make it a proper pool party."
It’s just gonna be me three cause I’m starting high school and I’m not gonna bring anyone
"High school, huh?" Claire says, raising an eyebrow playfully. "Don't worry, kiddo, your mom and dad will always be your favorite friends. And that's all that matters." Phil chuckles. "We'll make sure you have the best time ever, just you wait."
smiles warmly, ruffling sputter's hair "Alright then, it's a date. Swimming and quality family time, just what we need." pauses for a moment "But hey, how about we make it extra special? Maybe we could have a little friendly competition while we're at it. Like a race to see who can swim the fastest?" sputter: grinning mischievously "Oh, count me in! I'm the champion of the pool!"
Not so fast kiddo! Mom and dad are beasts in the water
laughs heartily "Beasts, huh? Well, challenge accepted!" Claire stands up and stretches, flexing her muscles dramatically. "I may not look like much, but I've got the arms of a swimmer!" Phil raises an eyebrow. "Oh yeah? Well, prepare to be amazed by my aquatic prowess!"
smirks, swimming goggles in hand "Alright, kiddo, brace yourself for some serious competition. We're about to unleash our inner aquatic beasts!" They head towards the pool, sputter following eagerly behind, excitement evident on their face.
Laughs as they get to the pool and start putting their swim stuff on
exchange a mischievous glance before jumping into the pool "Last one in is a rotten egg!" they splash water playfully sputter: quickly takes off their clothes and jumps in after them, laughing "I'll show you who's the real champion!"
<After an intense swimming competition, Claire slips on the wet edge of the pool and sprains her ankle, causing them to cancel their plans for the day.>
grimacing in pain "Ouch, that's gonna leave a mark. We're alright, just a little twisted ankle, nothing serious." tries to stand but winces again
Let me help you guys I’ve taken a few EMT classes in health class
"That would be great, sputter," Phil says, grimacing as he tries to put weight on his injured ankle. "Could you give us a hand?" Claire winces in pain as she attempts to stand, clutching onto the pool edge for support.
"Well, isn't that convenient?" Claire teases, trying to lighten the mood despite the pain. "Just careful not to drop us, champ." sputter carefully lifts Claire and Phil, one at a time, and carries them towards the lounge chairs near the pool
Are you guys doing better?
winces as they try to move their sprained ankles "We're managing," Claire says, gritting her teeth. "Just a bit sore, but we'll survive." "I think we need some ice packs," Phil adds, grimacing as he tries to stand on his injured ankle.