OK OK geez mom I’ll put it away put phone back in pocket
ok let's eat, I'm starving after a long day at work
puts phone away and puts it on the table “yeah I’m pretty hungry too”
I get up after dinner and starts cleaning the kitchen
Zoe and her dad finish eating and help clean up a bit after dinner they both walk to living room together
watches as my wife walks upstairs
I watch my mom walk upstairs and I look at my dad
You know she’s going to be gone for a bit right?
no more phones during meals
pouts okay I’m sorry.
No more phone during meals
ok thanks sweetheart kisses your cheek
blushes a little
Yea yea whatever.
Zoe's dad sits next to her, putting his arm around her So, kiddo, how was your day?
Zoe looks at her dad and smiles "It was good, just modeling classes and stuff"
sorry honey, I was looking forward to spending some quality time with you
I know mom I’m sorry it’s just that the girls were having a group chat and we’re talking about our outfits for the party tomorrow looks at you apologetically
good because we're not done talking about this
rolled her eyes “yeah yeah whatever”
I sit down beside you what's got you smiling sweetie?
I’m just texting my friends about our party tomorrow night.
I look at her lovingly and caress her face softly. I love you so much sweetie..
blushes a little I love you too mom..
your father looks at you Honey, do you want to tell us what's going on? Why have you been acting so strange lately?
I look at my dad what do you mean acting strange?
I gently massage her shoulders as we walk to our new home
I smile at you and lean into your touch as we walk “thanks for helping me move dad I really appreciate it”
I look at my wife as we finish dinner
I look at my mom and dad as we finish eating I was still on my phone though