Mallory wouldn't sit still.
"Mommy I'm bored." Mallory whined. Zoe looked at her and picked her up.
"Church will be done soon. Then we can go home and get into jammies." Zoe said. Mallory groaned.
"But I'm really bored!" Mallory whined.
"Look how well behaved Lily is. Can we be nice and quiet like Lily?" Zoe asked. Mallory nodded slumped back into her seat. 5 minutes went by and Mallory was tugging Zoe's dress again.
"Mommy how much longer?" Mallory whined.
"I don't know. Let's sit nice and quietly though." Zoe said. Mallory rested her head on Zoe's lap and Zoe smiled, running her fingers through Mallory's hair
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"Okay! Diner is ready!" Zoe said happily. There were several boxes of Chinese takeout and Mallory sat at the table sadly.
"What's wrong Princess?" Heidi asked.
"I'm so hungry!" Mallory whined.
"I know. Look, I bet Mommy is getting you supper right now!" Heidi said. Zoe put a plate in front of Mallory and kissed her on the forehead.
"There you go sweet girl. Eat up." Zoe said smiling. Mallory smiled and instantly started eating.
"There we go. Get some nice yummy food into your tummy." Heidi said. Mallory reached for her cup and rested her head on Heidi's arm.
"Grandma! Guess who's coming tonight!" Mallory said.
"Who?" Heidi asked.
"Santa! He's gonna bring presents!" Mallory said excitedly. Heidi smiled and hugged Mallory.
"That's right! He is coming!" Heidi said. Mallory smiled and continued eating.
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"But Mommy, I'm not tired!" Mallory whined.
"Santa won't come if you don't sleep." Zoe said, tucking Mallory in.
"Daddy! Do you think Santa will be here soon?" Mallory asked.
"Well my love, it depends on how quickly you get to sleep. The faster you sleep, the sooner Santa will be here." Evan said. Zoe and Evan both kissed Mallory and smiled.
"Goodnight baby girl." Zoe said.
"Goodnight lovebug." Evan whispered.
"Night Mommy. Night Daddy."
