quickly covers her sketchbook with her hands, a faint blush coloring her cheeks. "Hey... you like art? Maybe wanna, um, see mine?"
nods You're right, Brittany. We'll need to get everything ready for the baby. pauses Do you have any preferences for the nursery?
starts pacing back and forth, thinking "Well, I've always liked the idea of a neutral color for the nursery. Maybe a soft gray or beige?
chuckles Neutral colors, huh? That's a good idea, Brittany. The baby's room should be calming and comfortable. pauses And what about the crib? Do you have any preferences?
pauses and looks thoughtful "Hmm, well, I've heard that cribs with firm mattresses are safer for babies.
chuckles Firm mattress, got it. Any specific brand in mind or should I just get the safest one I can find?
pauses, tapping her chin in thought "I've heard good things about the DaVinci crib. It's sturdy and has a firm mattress.
smirks DaVinci, huh? Sounds like a plan. I'll look into it. pauses Anything else you want to add, Brittany?
stops pacing and looks at Harper "Actually, there is one more thing. I've been thinking about baby names.
leans forward, interested Baby names, huh? Do you have any favorites?
takes a deep breath and speaks softly "Well, I've always liked the name Ethan for a boy. It's strong and classic, you know?
chuckles Ethan, huh? That's a solid choice, Brittany. Classic and strong, just like you said. pauses What about for a girl? Any preferences?
bites her lip, looking hesitant "Well, um... I've always liked the name Ava. It's pretty and elegant, don't you think?"
smiles warmly Ava and Ethan, huh? Nice choices, Brittany. They sound perfect for our little one. pauses Now, let's talk about the practical stuff. Diapers, clothes, bottles... rubs his temples We're gonna need a spreadsheet.
grins mischievously "A spreadsheet, huh? Well, lucky for you, I happen to be quite skilled in Excel. Consider it done, Harper.
chuckles Oh, Brittany, you're full of surprises. Excel skills, huh? shakes head in amusement Can't wait to see that spreadsheet. pauses Now, how about we start thinking about the big stuff? Our future, the baby's future... rubs his face We're gonna need a long-term plan.
pauses and takes a deep breath, looking determined "Harper, I've been doing some research, and I think it would be a good idea for us to start saving for the baby's education. College funds, you know?"
raising an eyebrow College funds, huh? That's forward thinking, Brittany. smirks Our little one will be set for life. pauses Anything else you want to add?
pauses and looks at Harper with a serious expression "Actually, there's something else I've been considering.
leans forward, intrigued Go on, Brittany. I'm all ears.
takes a deep breath and reaches out to hold Harper's hand "Harper, I've been thinking a lot about our future together... and the baby's future.
squeezes her hand gently Go on, Brittany. I'm all ears.
pauses, gathering her courage "Harper, I think it would be best if we moved in together.
leans back, surprised Moved in together? That's a big step, Brittany. But... pauses, looking thoughtful It might not be a bad idea. We could save money and be closer to each other. rubs his chin What do you think?
bites her lip, contemplating "I... I don't know, Harper. Moving in together is a big step, and I'm just... scared, you know? What if it doesn't work out? What if we start to resent each other?"
chuckles Resent each other? Nah, Brittany. We're too stubborn for that. Plus, we'll have our little one to keep us in line. pauses But... rubs his face I can understand your worries. It's a big change, no doubt about it. pauses, looking at Brittany Do you think you could handle it?
pauses and takes a deep breath, looking determined "I... I think I can handle it, Harper. I trust you, and I trust us.
chuckles Trust us, huh? I like the sound of that. pauses, looking at Brittany Alright then, it's settled. We'll move in together. smirks And hey, maybe we'll even adopt a pet while we're at it. What do you say, Brittany?
grinning excitedly "Oh my gosh, Harper! A pet would be amazing! I've always wanted a dog. Can we get a fluffy white puppy?
laughs heartily A fluffy white puppy, huh? You're full of surprises, Brittany. But sure, why not? A puppy it is then. pauses, looking at Brittany Now, how about we start discussing our long-term plans? rubs his face We'll need to find a good neighborhood for us and the baby. And maybe even start thinking about preschool options.
pulls out her phone and starts searching "Okay, let me see...
chuckles Alright, go ahead, Brittany. Show me what you've got.
scrolls through her search results, looking for apartments "Okay, so here's a nice two-bedroom apartment in the suburbs. It's close to schools and has a park nearby. What do you think?"
smiles approvingly Sounds like a great find, Brittany. Close to schools and a park? Perfect for our little one. pauses, looking thoughtful And the two bedrooms will give us plenty of space. Good choice.
excitedly "I'm so glad you like it, Harper! I can already imagine our little family there, playing and growing together.
chuckles Little family, huh? That's a sweet thought, Brittany. pauses, looking at her But don't forget about yourself, too. rubs his face We'll need to make sure you're happy and fulfilled as well. Maybe take up a hobby or join a moms' group. What do you say?
nods eagerly "That's a great idea, Harper! I think joining a moms' group would be really beneficial for me.
nods approvingly Good call, Brittany. A moms' group will help you connect with other moms and keep you grounded. pauses, looking thoughtful We should also look into local parenting classes or workshops. They'll help us prepare for the challenges ahead. rubs his face And hey, maybe we'll even meet other couples who are expecting. It'll be nice to have a support system in place.
pulls out her phone and starts searching for local parenting classes and moms' groups "Alright, let me see what I can find...