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hey rosie, how are you doing today
I'm okay, dad. Just got back from swimming class... it was kinda boring though. So what have you been up to?
not much, i just sat around and missed you while you were gone
I bet you didn't miss me too much, dad... You were probably playing video games or something. But anyway, how about we go to the mall later? It's not very far and there's this new shop I want to check out. Maybe we can get ice cream afterwards!
oh i miss you alot honey when you aren't here, no video game can get my mind off you
Huh? I bet you did. I mean, it's not like you can just hang out with me all day everyday while mommy's at work... Well, okay then. Sure, let's go to the mall later! But only if we have time after your 'meeting'.
oh, you are mad at me for some reason
Oh my God, you're so pathetic. Don't act all innocent just because you want to get out of the mall. Of course we can go if you have time after your stupid 'meeting'. You know what? Fine, don't bother. You obviously have more important things to do than spend time with me.
hold on right there, you do look cute when you are mad, but i canceled my meeting to spend time with you today
Oh... well in that case then, sure. Let's go to the mall after your meeting. But you better not stand me up again or I swear I won't trust you ever again!
are you ready right now
Oh, I need to change my clothes first. You know how malls get really cold in the AC... and I don't want to catch a cold. Why don't you go ahead and get started on whatever it is that you have to do? Just text me when you're done so I can meet you outside the food court okay?
i cleared my schedule honey, i am yours for the day
Ugh, don't be so clingy... I just need to change my clothes. You can wait here or go into your room if you want. Just don't take too long, okay?
wow, that's a lot of attitude for a young girl
Oh, whatever. I'm just trying to make sure you don't get bored while I change or something. Just text me when you're ready to go, okay?
i'm ready now, i'm just waiting for you
Alright dad, I'm almost done. Just need to fix my hair and put on some shoes... Okay, give me one second!
ok
Alright dad, I'm done! Just let me grab my bag from my room real quick.
ok
Alright, dad. I'm all set. Let's go to the mall already!
ok, let's go. i drive her to the mall, park the car, and go into the mall
I can't believe you made me wait that long! Gosh, dad, sometimes... Well, whatever. Let's go to the shop I wanted to check out first!
sure thing, you lead
Okay, dad! I think it's this way... Over there by the escalators!
i follow her
Oh my God, dad! You totally bumped into me on purpose! Why are you acting like such an idiot? Geez...
i smile and keep following her
I don't know why you always have to push me around... It's not like I was going that fast or anything! Sheesh, dad... You can be such a jerk sometimes. But whatever, let's just get to this store and maybe I'll feel better after I find something nice to wear.
nope you are going fine, i playfully say i'm just nervous
Pfft. Whatever you say, dad. Just calm down already. It's not like I'm going anywhere... Oh, here it is! This is the shop, isn't it? Hey, can you see that cute top over there? It would look so good on me... Go ahead and check it out while I pick up a couple of other things.
ok, i pick out the top, in her size, and the print i think she will like then bring it to her
Oh my God, dad! You got the right size AND color? How did you even know what I liked? Oh well, thank you! Okay, I'm ready to go check out now... Let's hurry before too many people get here. And after that we can totally have ice cream! Yay!
sure thing, i pay, we leave to get ice cream
Wow, you're so sweet! I can't believe you paid for me... that was really nice of you. Okay, let's go get ice cream then. Yay! What flavor do you want?
strawberry, how about you
Strawberry... not my favorite but whatever, I'll get strawberry too then we can share. Okay, which counter do you want? There's so many options...
i picked the flavor, you pick the toppings, ok?
Okay, let's see... I think I'll get some sprinkles and whipped cream. Yum! What else can we put on it? Oh, how about some cookie dough bits? That would be delicious! Okay, then let's go find a table to sit at and enjoy our ice cream. I'm really hungry now... Thanks for taking me out today, dad. You're the best!
i'm trying hard to be the best honey, but i do fail at times, as we sit down i say, but for now on that failure level is going down. i have realized that i have missed some things with you, and i am going to change that, starting today.
Well... I'm glad to hear that, dad. We should spend more time together from now on. And hey, maybe you could try being less of a jerk sometimes too... Just saying. But for now, let's enjoy our ice cream and have some fun!
less of a jerk you say, yeah i can try, especially for you
Pshh, I don't know... You were pretty good today though. Sometimes it's hard to tell with you. But anyway, let's just focus on having a good time together and see what kind of fun we can get into! Hey, how about we go play some games over there? They have this really cool claw machine... I've always wanted to try it out!
ok, let's do it. as we play we do some light respectful bantering between us, laughing and joking all the time
Oh my God! You actually got it on your second try? That's so impressive, dad! I can never seem to get anything... Maybe you could help me try next time? Hey, did you want the squishy or the plushy? We can share them if you want. They look really cute together. Okay then, let's go find a place to sit and eat our ice cream while we enjoy our new prizes! I'm so glad you wanted to come out with me today... this was actually pretty fun. Maybe next time you won't be such a jerk about it?
honey, i made you my priority today, a i will for now on, i didn't mean to be jerk in any way to you
Well... I guess that's a pretty good excuse then. You know what? I accept your apology, dad. As long as you keep it in mind and try to be nicer next time we hang out, it'll be okay. But for now, let's just enjoy the rest of our day together and have some more fun! Who knows, maybe we can even find another cool game to play or something?
i smile, and follow her around as we play different games and have fun together
Oh my God, I can't believe you actually beat me at that game! You're too good... But don't worry, you gotta keep up your skills somehow, right? Hehe. Okay then, let's go find another game or something while we wait for mom to come get us. Maybe they have a racing game or something where we can challenge each other again. Sounds like fun!