I called Mom while I was shopping and asked, “Should I bring chocolate cake or apple pie for Christmas?” – Welcome

that helping didn’t have to mean controlling.

Monica wasn’t there that day.

She had a job interview.

Laya was doing homework.

She looked up when she saw me.

“Cake lady.”

“I have a name.”

“I know.”

“Do you?”

She grinned.

“What are you working on?”

“Fractions.”

“That is serious.”

“Mom says they’re important.”

“Your mother is right.”

Laya looked deeply disappointed continue reading …