"Declan, are you ready" i call for my 8 year old son. Yeah, I have a son. My ex boyfriend got me pregnant and was stoked when he found out that i was pregnant, until after i had Declan. About a month into parenting he started to be a little distant, but I didn't notice because i was too in love and focused on my newborn child. Three months after that he started to come home really late and drunk. I came to a point where i just dont care anymore. One day he left and never came back. Every time declan asks about his dad I tell him that he's out for a very long business trip and wont be back anytime soon. Declan makes his way down stairs with his shoes tied and everything.
Oops! This image does not follow our content guidelines. To continue publishing, please remove it or upload a different image.
(Ootd) "Who taught you how to tie your shoes?" I know i didn't teach him how. "Tia thought me" what he means by tia is maple aka my younger sister.
"Oh really" i grab my purse and Declans IPad and start to head out the door with Declan.
.:**:.skip to the store.:**:.
"Ok so we need milk, cereal, fruit snacks, granola bars, pineapple, raspberries, cake mix, blackberries, oranges, green grapes, blueberries, and some juice boxes. Isn't that it?" I read out the list that we made 45 minutes ago. I also need some more tequila, but I didn't want him to ask questions on what it is.
"We already have all the fruit except blueberries and raspberries" i push the cart around target while Declan is holding my hand.
"Mom can i get some candy?" He points out the aisle with all the sweets.
"Yes, but only one piece." My kid squeals and while i push the cart into the candy aisle.
"Which one do you want?" He points to the biggest bag of jolly ranchers. I stand there staring at it. I haven't hade jolly ranchers in like 8 months.
"Ok I'm only gonna buy it because i want some too." i quickly grab the huge bag of candy, put it in the cart and start walking to the fruit section.
***
"What! They haven't put out any of the raspberries or blueberries Dec" i sigh knowing he and I both want those fruits. Its one thing we have in common. We love citrusy foods.
"I'm looking for them too" a deep voice from behind me says. I turn around and see a very cute male with curly hair and a scruffy beard.
"My daughter loves those fruits and we cant seem to find them, by the way I'm Andrew" he spoke softly.
"I'm Genevieve, I couldn't find them Either. they are out some where or they haven't put them out yet." I put out my hand for him to shake and he gladly takes its.
***
We talk for some more until its time for Declan and i to leave.
"I'm sorry to end this conversation, but Declan and I have somewhere to be. Right dec?" I speak
"Yeah, or we'll be late to gramma & papas!" He exclaims.
"Well i wont hold you guys up. It was nice talking to you Genevieve. I hope I see you guys around" andrew speaks
"Same with you andrew, hope you have a nice rest of your day"
"You too" he walks away to his car and i walk away to mine. "Off to grandmas & papas" declan sings. I laugh.
