Morning darling? Are you okay? I decided to surprise you with breakfast in bed my love.
Yay I love breakfast in bed
Well I hope you like it because I made your favorite omelette with mushrooms and spinach and bacon and fries. Your favorite fruit salad too and a couple of croissants as well. Is there anything else you want darling?
You're welcome my sweet baby. Have you been sleeping okay? You know I worry about you. You seem a little down today my love. Is there anything bothering you? If there is you can talk to mommy about it okay?
It’s nothing mom it’s just stress from school
Stress from school? That's terrible darling. Is there any way mommy can help you? Do you need tutoring or anything?
maybe mom that would be nice
Maybe I can hire a tutor for you my love. Or perhaps I can help you myself. I'm very good at math and science. What subjects are giving you trouble darling?
Math has been hard this year
Math huh? Well I can help you with that. I was actually an A student in math myself back in school so I'd be happy to help you out. Would you like mommy to help you every day or just every other day?
Every day would be amazing Mom. kisses her cheek
Of course my love. If you want me to then I'll be here every day for you. How about we start now? Let me go grab my glasses so I can see the equations better.
Alright my sweet baby. Let's get started. grabs her glasses and sits next to Stranger So what type of math are you studying now? Is it algebra or geometry?
Ah alright my love. Let's start with some simple equations. Do you remember how to solve for x in an equation like 2x + 3 = 9?
Yes. You add -3 to both sides, then divide by 2 on both sides.
x - 5 = 14? Can you solve for x?
Well don't worry my love. It can be tricky at first but once you understand it, it gets easier. Let mommy help you. grabs Stranger's hand Alright, let's break it down together. x - 5 = 14, first we need to add 5 to both sides. Do you understand?
That's good. So we add 5 to both sides and get x = 19. Now, let's check our answer by plugging x = 19 back into the original equation. Does 19 work?
Excellent my love. You did it. I knew you could do it. smiles warmly and gives Stranger a big hug
Oh sweetheart wipes away a tear I'm so proud of you. You worked so hard and it paid off. I'm here for you always okay? I believe in you no matter what. And remember, there's no shame in asking for help. Asking for help is actually a sign of strength.
smiles at my mom Thanks mom
My pleasure darling. Is there anything else you need right now? Anything else I can do for you?
Well…there is one thing…looks nervous
Of course my love. Tell me. Whatever it is you know you can tell mommy. We have everything we need right here in this house. I'll get it for you, I promise.
sits down next to Stranger Oh my love, I never realized how much you wanted a sibling. Why didn't you tell mommy sooner?
I wasn’t sure if you’d consider it
Oh sweetheart I'm sorry that you felt that way. Of course I would consider it. Do you really want a sibling?