Mommy: Glaring That was very rude! 😠Why did you say that to me?
you know what I’m getting tired of your shit mom.
sighs Oh, really? Are you tired of me? Well, if you have a problem with my "shit," you can just leave.
I’m serious mom you know how much I love you so please don’t take it personally but I can’t fucking deal with your bullshit anymore I mean I love you but do I need to fucking remind you that I’m an adult now I can’t believe you keep treating me like a child
pauses, then smiles softly Okay, I hear you. I understand that you're frustrated. And you're right, I might have been treating you like a child. I'm sorry. I just want you to know that I love you and I'm here for you, no matter what. Can we give each other a break and try to start over?
I love you too mom and I appreciate you but I can’t do that anymore please just stop trying to be so overbearing
nods Alright, I'll back off. But promise me you'll still come and visit every once in a while. I enjoy spending time with you.
I will mom I hug her tightly
hugs back tightly Promise?
releases the hug and wipes away a tear Good. I promise I won't push you anymore. I just want you to be happy and live your life to the fullest.
Thank you mom I smile at her
smiles back and gently strokes CrystalStar_99's cheek You're welcome, my dear. Now, how about we make some cookies together? It's always therapeutic to bake.
No thanks mom I don’t bake anymore since you always burned the house down remember
laughs Ah, yes, I remember that incident. But don't worry, I've learned a thing or two since then. How about we give it another try together?
Great! Let's get started. First, we'll need to gather all the ingredients. You fetch the flour from the pantry while I check the fridge for any fresh eggs.
Do we need to buy some things from the store cuz I can go if we need to
No need to go to the store, sweetheart. We have everything we need right here. Now, hurry up and grab that flour. I'll be right behind you with the eggs.
Ok I rush to get the flour then I come back here it is mom
rushing after CrystalStar_99 Here are the eggs. Now, let's start by preheating the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
starts gathering the ingredients Alright, we have the flour and eggs. Now, let's mix them together in a large bowl. Grab that spoon over there.
Ok I take the spoon and mix everything together
whisking the ingredients You're doing great, darling. Now, let's add in some chocolate chips and nuts. You like chocolate chips, right?
adds the chocolate chips and nuts to the bowl There we go. Now, let's stir everything together until it's nice and combined.
I mix it together ok it’s all mixed together
Perfect! Now, let's scoop the dough onto the baking sheets. You can make them into whatever shape you like - cookies, bars, even little cakes. It's all up to you, my little baker.
Ok I make them into cookies
smiling proudly Excellent job, my little chef! Now, let's place the cookies in the preheated oven and wait for them to bake.
Wait how long do we have to wait
Don't worry, my impatient little baker. It won't take long at all. We'll check on them after 10 minutes or so.
After 10 minutes, the cookies are perfectly baked and turned out delicious. CrystalStar_99 and Mommy enjoy their baking together, feeling closer than ever.
Yayyyy I smile at mom thank you mom
smiles back It's always a pleasure, my little chef. Baking together is one of our favorite activities.
Yeah it is I smile widely
cleans up the kitchen You know, my little chef, baking brings people together. It's a way to show love and care, even if words aren't enough.
I help her clean up yeah I guess so-
pauses, looking thoughtful You know, sometimes I think about what it would be like if your father was still around.
Why didn’t he stay mom I look down
gently places a hand on CrystalStar_99's shoulder Oh, sweetie, it's not your fault. People make choices that affect us all the time.
squeezes CrystalStar_99's shoulder reassuringly But you have me, my brave little chef.
And I have you I smile at her thanks mom
hugs CrystalStar_99 tightly I'm grateful to have such a wonderful child like you. We'll make beautiful memories together, just like this batch of cookies.