Jennie looks through their suitcases making sure everything was packed for their trip to Disneyland in about a week. She made sure the kids had countless Disney-themed clothes and that Lisa had countless of Nike clothes and jeans that were ripped at the knees so that they had extras in case of mishaps that were sure to happen with them around.
She glances at the clock and realized that the other four were due back from their day at the park so she goes to the kitchen starts preparing their meal of the day. Mac and cheese because she was tired and if she adds broccoli in them they were sure to be a healthy dinner. Just as she turns off the stove, Riley and Ellie come bounding in blurs as they take their sweaters off and backpacks off.
“Hey, babe,” Lisa greets as she briefly hugs and kisses the offered cheek. “Mac and cheese?”
“Yeah, something easy and nutritious. No matter what that bitch, Marlene, says,” Jennie says, the last part a little bitterly.
Lisa laughs. “Woah there.”
“Where’s Asher?” Jennie asks, realizing he didn’t come in with Riley and Ellie. “Don’t tell me you forgot to pick up your own son.”
“Okay offended,” Lisa says, a little hurt and Jennie couldn’t tell if she was joking it or not, “but need I remind you that I’ve been doing this for seven, almost eight years now?”
“Oh, I’m sorry, babe. You know I’m not questioning whether or not you’re a good parent,” Jennie says, sincerely.
Lisa waves her off, giving her an impish smile. “Oh, I know I’m just joking.”
Jennie rolls her eyes, flicking her at the back of her head. “Stop that! I really thought I hurt your feelings.”
“You did,” Lisa says. She shrugs. “But I know I am an awesome parent that doesn’t need no validation.”
Jennie smiles at her confidence and she leans over to give her a sweet kiss. “I’m glad you know you’re worth. But seriously, where is Asher?”
“Oh right,” Lisa says. “He is at Rosé and Suzy’s. Ten had a new video game console and begged Asher to come over.”
“So he’s going to have dinner at their house?” Jennie asks.
“I’m assuming so,” Lisa says. “I mean it’s kinda weird if Rosé and Suzy don’t feed our kid while Ten eats us out of a house when he’s here.”
“Ten doesn’t eat that much,” Jennie says, handing Lisa bowls and spoons. “Set the table. I’m going to go get the girls.”
Jennie goes up the stairs, picking up the fallen sock that was probably Ellie’s. She knocks on Ellie’s door, opening it to see Ellie and Riley going through Ellie’s toys. She leans against the door, watching them for a moment and they didn’t seem to notice her.
“This one, Riles?” Ellie asks, holding up a stuffed animal that Jennie knew Ellie didn’t play with much.
“Yeah that’s perfect, Ellie,” Riley says. “Put it on the pile.” She points at the corner and Jennie follows her finger to see that there was a pile of toys in the corner by the door.
“Hi, Mommy!” Ellie greets as she drops the stuffed turtle.
“Hey, sweetheart,” Jennie says. “What are you guy up to?”
“Our school is having a toy drive, so we’re looking through our toys to see if we have any toys we can donate,” Riley explains as she continues to dig through Ellie’s toy chest.
“Well that’s good to hear,” Jennie says. “But it’s time for dinner. So why don’t we do this after? I have a couple of toys in the attic that you guys don’t use anymore we can pack it up then. Sounds good?”
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