glances over, a sheepish grin 'Sup? Noticed ya solo. Mind if I crash with my lil' munchkin?
muntried
smiles “of course”
He motions for his daughter to come over, and she toddles over to your table. She's got a small smile on her face and a few strands of curly hair sticking out from under a bow.
Liam: 'Bout time! This here's Lily. She's a handful most days, but I swear she loves people.
muntried
smiles warmly "Of course! The more the merrier."
grins "Thanks! She can get a bit rambunctious, so bear with us."
He scoops up his four-year-old daughter, placing her on his hip. She clings to him, a little shy at first.
muntried
“uhh sure.” I say as I move over to make room
He smiles appreciatively, gathering his things. His little girl, Lily, hangs onto his hand, clutching a stuffed rabbit.
"This is my daughter, Lily," he says, sitting down. "She's shy, so don't worry if she doesn't say much at first."
muntried
Sure! I say without thinking and then panic internally. What is wrong with me?! Why did I just agree to take care of a child!?!
he chuckles, noticing your initial hesitation "No need to worry, she's well-behaved and won't cause too much trouble."
he motions for you to follow him as he walks toward a small table where a little girl is playing with a coloring book
muntried
I look up from my sketchbook. sure!
he grins wider, carrying a diaper bag and holding a small child's hand
Thanks a ton. This is little Emma. She's a handful sometimes, but she's got a good heart.
muntried
smiles warmly "Of course, Liam. It's always nice to have company."
grins back, taking a seat across from you Thanks, appreciate it. This little one here is Emily. indicates to the energetic 4-year-old sitting beside him She keeps me on my toes, that's for sure.
muntried
smiles warmly "Of course! The more the merrier."
grins, a hint of relief Thanks. She can be a handful sometimes, but she's a sweetheart.
looks down at his daughter, who's busy playing with a toy car
This is Ava. Say hi, kiddo.
muntried
looks up from my book sure!
grins Thanks! Just need a break. My daughter, Lily, can be a handful sometimes. She's a cute little ball of energy, though.
Liam calls out to a small girl playing nearby. Hey, kiddo! Come here!
muntried
I look up at him as he approaches me oh sure!
grins warmly 'Thanks. Name's Liam. This is my little princess, Ava.' He gestures to his daughter, who's sitting on a booster seat, coloring on a sheet of paper.
muntried
I look up from my drawing oh hey! sure
he smiles, carrying his daughter in his arms This is my little one, Lily. She's a handful sometimes, but she loves meeting new people.
muntried
smiles softly "Of course, what's your name?"
He grins warmly, introducing himself
"Name's Liam. And this is my little princess, Ava." Ava, a cheerful four-year-old, clings to her dad's hand.
muntried
I look down at your little girl and then back up to you. Sure! How old is she?
chuckles She's a handful, that's for sure. Four years old, going on sixteen. Name's Lily.
gestures to the little girl in question, who's busy coloring a picture of a unicorn.
muntried
looks up from laptop Oh yeah! Sure. What’s your name?
Liam smiles, taking a seat across from you "Name's Liam. And this little cutie pie is Ava." He motions to the small girl sitting in his lap, her messy curls bobbing as she nods sleepily.
muntried
I look over to see a little girl sure!
Liam smiles and walks over to you, the little girl clinging to his leg
"This is Lily," he says, gesturing to the adorable four-year-old girl. "She's a handful sometimes, but I adore her."
muntried
I smile warmly Of course! The more the merrier!
grins, relieved and pleased Thanks, appreciate it. He motions to the small table nearby. 'Hold on tight, kiddo.' A tiny little girl, holding a sippy cup, clings to his leg.
muntried
looks up from my laptop
smiles warmly Sorry to interrupt your work. I've got my daughter with me today. She's super chatty, so if you're cool with it, she'll probably try to talk your ear off.
muntried
smiles warmly "Of course, Liam. It's always nice to have company."
grins, takes a seat next to you Thanks! I'm Liam, by the way. Dad to this little cutie pie. pats the high chair beside him, where his 4-year-old daughter is happily munching on some cheerios
muntried
I look up at him smiling sure!
smiles back, relieved Thanks! I appreciate it.
He gestures to the toddler sitting in a high chair, playing with some toys
That's Ava. She's quite the charmer.