Cheryl has a little space and her big space is unaware of it. Toni had adopted Cheryl in order to get away from her abusive parents. What happens when Cheryl goes into her big self and is with someone she knows little to nothing about... as in Toni?
After leaving the courthouse, I took Cheryl to get some food in her belly because she was obviously starving.
After eating, I decided to take her shopping and to get some things for her that she may like.
I know I have a room already furnished, but I think it's fair that Cheryl gets her own self decorated (with my help of course) room.
I discovered that she likes the color red, by the way here's the red car seat she had picked out.
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I know she's technically 13 and all, but she's really small and unfortunately doesn't meet the weight requirement to be able to not have a car seat.
Now we're heading to the outlet mall. I hope she isn't afraid of crowds or it'll be tough.
I parked my jeep and then I got out and grabbed Cheryl, putting her into the stroller.
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She tried fighting me a little on putting her in the stroller, but then she finally realized who the stronger one was here.
"I no need a troller" she said with a small pout.
"Yes you do sweetheart. The mall is very packed today and I would hate to lose you in a large crowd" I said and she just huffed putting her thumb in her mouth.
I moved her hand away and said "We don't put our yucky fingers into our mouths" and she started to whine so I put a pacifier in her mouth.
As we entered the mall I took a deep breath to prepare myself for the amount of people that are in here.
I would order everything for her but here lately my items have been delivered damaged.
I looked down at Cheryl and she started to get anxious.
"Hey baby, it's okay. I'm right here" I said and she sucked on her pacifier harder and started looking at everyone.
I decided to reverse the stroller so that way she was facing me and not so focused on everyone around us.
I smiled at her as I saw she was calming down.
The first store we went into was once upon a child. They've been having some really adorable little girls clothing that I would like to get for Cheryl.
I looked through and picked out a few things.
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I tried looking for some with cherries on it but sadly they didn't have any in her size.
I then went to the all you need baby store so we can pick out a crib rocking chair changing mat, etc.
After a few minutes Cheryl started to become fussy.
"What's wrong baby?" I asked and she just whined which soon turned into cries.
I moved the stroller back and forth hoping it would help and eventually it did. I sighed in relief and continued looking at furniture.
After getting everything we needed for Cheryl's room, I decided it's time to go because I'm pretty sure she's ready for bed.
We can always resume tomorrow so she can get some toys and stuffed animals.
I loaded up the truck and hurried to put Cheryl back into her car seat and head home.
I pulled up to my house and then I released a happy sigh as this is my first time going into the house as a mom.
I grabbed Cheryl and headed into the house. I'll get her things in the morning.
Once I walked in, I went straight to the bathroom to run a nice warm bath.
I put in some bubble bath and toys for her to enjoy.
Once the water was done I began to undress her and then sat her in the water.
At first she was scared but I told her that I will be here with her.
I'm guessing her parents would leave her in the bathroom by herself? Not sure.
After a little while I started to wash her up and wash her hair.
Once I was finished I took her out and went to my room to dry her off and get her into some warm pajamas.
By then she was half asleep.
I went downstairs to retrieve a nice warm bottle of milk for her and then went back up and gave it to her.
It took a few minutes for her to get used to the nipple on it, but eventually she got the hang of it and slowly fell asleep.
When she finished her milk I burped her and laid her in the middle of my bed with pillows surrounding her and then I went to take a nice hot shower.
Thirty minutes go by and I was completely finished with everything and crawled into bed giving Cheryl a little squeeze and a tiny forehead kiss.
"Onto new beginnings. Sweet dream little one" I said before drifting off into a deep slumber.
