Life In The Big Apple

our Day with Gram

Francesca's: POV
Today was the Day Gram was taking Ariana and I to see the nutcracker. At the downtown theater, l just got through taking my shower. I decided to wear my black leggings with my long purple sweater and my new UGG boots, l'm not quite sure what Ariana's wearing
Mommy picks out her clothes. Since l'm eight l can pick my own outfits, momma's not home. She's out doing some last minute shopping, Gram called mommy a little while ago and said she was on her way over to pick us up
We finally put up the decorations and lights on the Christmas tree. Xmas is in three more days
I spoke with Quinn yesterday, she sounded like her usual self. Even though her parents were getting a divorce
As l'm trying to get myself ready for my outing
Grams's taking us out to dinner after we see the nutcracker, l hope we have good seats. I packed up my binoculars just in case, if we have to sit up on the balcony
Since we've been back home from San Francisco
Mommy's been working a lot down at Tasty treats
Customers have been emailing her with orders,
Cakes and pies. Grams went to help mommy a few times
Momma taking us ice skating tomorrow, as l'm getting ready. I heard the door bell ringing, that must be grams
I put on my shoes and grab my bag. And came out my bedroom, and hurried downstairs to see mommy and Grams talking in the living room. Hi Darling don't you look nice, Grams said to me. Thanks Grams Frankie States
We better get going, the show starts in two hours
Grams tells me, l went over to the closet to get my dark blue pea coat. Mommy's helping Ariana with her coat on
I gave mommy a hug and kiss good bye, have a good time girls. Mommy says to us, we walked out the front door
to Grams car. I sat up in the front seat, l buckle up my seat belt, while Ariana was in the back seat. Grams got in the driver side, she started up the engine and pulled out the driveway. And drove off down the road, Grams doesn't like talking when she's driving. It's takes us twenty minutes, to get downtown. There's a bunch cars in the parking lot, we drove around for a parking space
Until Grams found one. Grams got a ticket from the man
We all got out the vehicle, Grams held on to Ariana hand
When we were walking down the sidewalk. I stayed close to Grams, as we walked. People were coming out of the theater, we stood along the side. I counted to one hundred
Because l was feeling an anxiety attack coming on
I didn't wanna say anything to Grams about it. Cause she would have taken me back home, l have been looking forward in seeing the nutcracker for weeks, and I didn't want to ruin our special day she had planned for us
The usher held the door open. The three of enter in
I couldn't believe how big the theater was inside
People were standing in line at the box office, everyone was dressed up in there fancy clothing. I looked straight ahead, Ariana continue to hold Grams hand
Mommy told me to look after Ariana while I was with Grams. Since I was the oldest, l always look out for my baby sister,