The Next Day...
"Wow, Mommy! Did you make this yummy breakfast? Did something good happen yesterday?"
Egypt asked, her eyes lighting up as she climbed onto her chair.
I smiled while arranging their plates, sliding the last lunchbox into their schoolbags.
"Yes. Mommy finally has a new job. So, to celebrate, I made all your favorite breakfast."
I set down their plates, each one holding fluffy pancakes drizzled with butter and served with strawberry dip—just the way they liked them.
"Really?" Egypt leaned forward. "Then that means you won't have to keep worrying about looking for a job? Is it a good one this time? Are you happy?"
"Yes," I replied warmly. "It's a high-end resto-bar, and I even started yesterday. The other staff have been nothing but kind to me, so… yes, I'm happy." I reached over to ruffle her silky hair, earning a giggle from her.
