Chapter 47

"So how was your first week of preschool?" I asked Calla as she played with some Lincoln Logs on the front counter, creating her dolls 'dream cabin' as she put it. "It was alright, but they always make me take a nap before lunch and I don't like that." She complained. I fucking wish I was forced to take naps during the day. "Well, besides that. Have you made any new friends?" I asked with curiosity. I wouldn't be surprised if she'd become everyone's new best friend. She has the most infectious smile and laugh that it made it impossible not to love her. "Yeah. Caroline and Natalie. They like Barbies, too." She beamed, pausing her building so I could see her wide smile. I chuckled in amusement. If only making friends were still that easy. "That's wonderful, baby." I encouraged before going back to balancing the store's books. It was quiet in the store for a little while before Calla stopped and said, "Mommy, wh