Life In The Big Apple

family chats at dinner

Stef's: POV
While Lena was at the bakery working l picked up the girls from after school program. Tonight was one of those rare nights, Lena would stay late preparing a cake for one of her customers. I didn't like her being downtown late
Alone by herself, l called my father in law to go down there. to check up on my baby, Frankie and I were getting prepped. Ariana wanted chicken Alfredo with broccoli
Francesca was telling me about her day at school
She told me that the teacher paired with partners for an assignment, Callie was Frankie's partner. Mom
Can Callie come over this weekend so we can work on our project. Frankie asks me, let me speak to mommy first and see what she says. Stef said, l guess that's a no Francesca
Stated. Babe why do you think mommy's gonna say no
Stef asks Frankie. Because she told me no when I wanted to spend the night over Callie's house last weekend
Francesca replied. I'm sure she had her reasons
We don't know Callie's parents that well, Stef explains to her daughter. Well she let me go to Callie's birthday party
Frankie States, Francesca she went with you correct
Stef responds. Yes she did Frankie answers
Can you please set the table, I'll talked mommy when she comes home. Stef knows Lena doesn't have an issue with Callie, it's just her parents we don't care to much for
Mom what are we doing for Thanksgiving this year
Francesca asked me. Mommy wants have dinner here in order new house, your grandparents are coming
Ariana was in the living room playing with Sofia on the floor. Stef always made sure Francesca got her homework done, and Lena would double check it to see if it was right
Frankie did you get your clothes out for school tomorrow
Stef says. Yes ma'am she replies, did mommy tell you when time she was getting off from work, Frankie inquiries. Mommy should be home around 7:00 or 8:00
She's making a princess sheet cake for somebody
Mommy works hard, so it's going to take her time to finish. Stef tells Francesca, who's setting the table
Stef missed Lena's presence during dinner. This was the first time Lena wasn't home for supper, Stef understands
Their were gonna be times Lena wouldn't at the house on certain days. Ariana babe go get washed up and come eat
Dinner is just about ready, Stef informs her four year old
Ariana does as she's asks. And heads upstairs with Sofia following behind, Stef could only shake her head
At the level of affection Ariana has for Sofia. Babe l'm home, Stef hears Lena's voice coming in the door
Love we're in the kitchen Stef smiles cause Lena's home safe. Stef came in the living room and greets her wife to be, with a kiss on the lips until Lena pulls back
How was your day baby. Stef asks, it was rather interesting we'll talk later, whatever you cooked smells delicious. Frankie heard Lena talking, she came out the kitchen went over to her mother and gave her hug
Lena hugged her tight. Hi honey how your day
The light skin woman asked, it was good and yours
Francesca questions. Busy as usual, by the way where's my angel, Frankie pointed towards the stairs. Okay l'm gonna go up to take a quick shower, Lena said. Love we can wait till your finished and have dinner as a family Stef tells Lena, no go Ahead and eat before it gets cold plus I need to wash my hair and you know how long that takes.
Lena States. Ariana came downstairs and spotted Lena
She jumped in Lena's arms and hugs her neck, Lena's rubs her back. Mommy l missed you today Ariana Said