Hey

I'm okay, dad. Just got back from swimming class... it was kinda boring though. So what have you been up to?

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!

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 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.

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!

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?

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?

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?

Alright dad, I'm almost done. Just need to fix my hair and put on some shoes... Okay, give me one second!

Alright dad, I'm done! Just let me grab my bag from my room real quick.

Alright, dad. I'm all set. Let's go to the mall already!

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!

Okay, dad! I think it's this way... Over there by the escalators!

Oh my God, dad! You totally bumped into me on purpose! Why are you acting like such an idiot? Geez...

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.

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.

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!

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... 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...

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!

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!

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!

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?

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?

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!

Oh, yeah... That's right! Well then, how about we just find something else to do while we wait? Maybe we can check out that new store that opened up near the food court or something? There might be some cute stuff there too... It'll be like our little secret shopping spree before mom gets here. Just the two of us! What do you say, dad?

Okay then! Sounds like fun to me. Let's go check it out, shall we? Maybe they have some new lip gloss or something I didn't even know I needed. You can be my personal shopper today, dad... Hehe. But really though, thank you for being such a good sport about this. And if you're lucky, maybe I'll let you pick out what color nail polish to get later tonight too. Just sayin'.

Hehe, you better not take advantage of me, mister! But seriously, let's go check it out now. The sooner we find what we're looking for, the sooner we can head back home and relax for the night... Well, after we have our ice cream again, that is. I can't wait to show mom all my new stuff tomorrow!

Haha, thanks dad! Okay then, follow me, this way... Oh, I just saw something over there by the display window... It looks really cute! Let's check it out, okay?

Oh my God, dad! I can't believe you actually let me pick out something without even trying to make me change my mind! You're the best father ever... But really, thank you so much for being patient with me and letting me have my way today. It means a lot, you know?

Now, let's go home so I can show mom all of my new stuff before we call it a night... Oh, and one more thing - I want to eat some ice cream on the way home! Okay dad? You game for that or what?

Great! I knew you'd be up for it, dad. You're the bestest! Okay then, let's head over to the register and pay for all this stuff... And then we can finally go home and have some ice cream on the way! Yay!

Oh my God, this ice cream is so good! I can't believe we had to wait all day just to come home and have some... Well, whatever. It was worth the wait! Mmmm... This reminds me of that time when we went camping and roasted marshmallows by the fire. Do you remember that? We should totally go camping again sometime soon, what do you think?

Okay then! Let's just enjoy our ice cream for now and maybe plan a trip later, deal? Hehe. So, what do you want to do after dinner tonight? Want to watch a movie or something? You can pick, since I already picked the store earlier today.

Okay then! Let's do that... It'll be fun to spend some quality time together before bed, you know? Just the two of us. So what movie did you have in mind? Maybe something really silly or romantic? You can pick whichever one you want, dad.

Wha... what do you mean? Mom just left? For how long? What's going on, dad? You're really acting weird about this... It's not funny, you know. This isn't part of the plan or anything.

Oh my God, I don't even want to talk about it anymore. Let's just find something else to do until she gets back. Maybe we can play a game or watch TV or something... Anything but this. Okay?

Oh... Well, I guess that's okay then. We can help mom out by doing some chores or something while she's gone. She might need our help too... Right, dad? I mean, we are supposed to be helping her today, remember?

Okay then, let's just get started on those chores so we can help mom out as much as possible. It'll be like our own special project for when she's away. And hey, maybe after everything is done, we can find something fun to do together? You know, to make up for the time we couldn't spend with her earlier. Deal?

Okay then! Let's get started on those chores, shall we? I'll go ahead and start making dinner since that's the first thing on mom's list... And you can do the dishes from earlier. Sound like a plan, dad? Just yell if you need any help!

Alright then, don't just stand there! Let's get started on those chores so we can check them off the list nice and early. You know how mom gets when she comes back and sees that everything isn't done... She might not be too happy with us if we don't help out as much as possible. So let's make sure to do a good job, okay?

Haha, it's always nice to have some help with the chores! You seem to be really good at washing dishes... Maybe you could teach me your secret sometime? Just don't get too distracted while we're working or mom might catch us and make us do extra stuff as punishment. And speaking of which, did you find anything on the list for us to watch tonight after dinner? We should decide soon so we can get started on it before everything gets too busy again.

Oh, and I almost forgot... When we were at the mall earlier today, they had this really cute pen that looked just like a light saber from Star Wars! It even made lightsaber noises when you pressed the button on the bottom! Would you want to get it for your birthday or Christmas? Mom usually lets us pick out something special for each other every year... Or maybe we could just get it now, since

Huh? Oh, okay then... You can get it any time, really. Just let me know if you want me to save up some money for it or something. I've been saving a little here and there, you know, just in case something cool came along... Well, anyway, back to the list of things we need to do before mom gets back! We should probably start dinner soon, don't you think? Heat anything up yet?

Oh, that's good... I mean, it's not good that her mom is sick or anything but at least she can take the time off to rest and get better without having to worry about us too much while she's gone. And hey, maybe we can use this time to plan a surprise for when she gets back! Like cleaning up the yard or painting her room or something. What do you think? Do you have any ideas?

Oh my God, that's such a great idea! We can totally clean up the yard and surprise her when she gets back home. It'll be like brand new for her! And hey, maybe we could even get some ice cream or pizza as a reward once we're done with all of that? You in for some extra goodies after all this hard work?

Or maybe we could just save them for when she gets back so it's like an early birthday present or something... She always enjoys her birthdays, doesn't she? Anyway, let's start with the yard first. We can go get some gloves and trash bags from the garage and get started right away! I'm really excited about this idea, dad. Thanks for suggesting it!

Oh yeah! A movie would be really nice... Maybe we could watch something on your laptop? It's a bit easier to carry around than the big TV. And hey, I brought my favorite blanket with me earlier today, so we can cuddle up under that while we watch! Does that sound good to you, dad?