Half the town seemed to have had the same idea. It's was almost like a spontaneous day care had popped up!
"Let's see whatcha got!"
They didn't stay long but it sure was refreshing! Meadow confided in Constance about how tired she was. As well as how upset she was that Don had chosen not to move in with her to help raise their son. It was sad. Constance secretly felt pleased that someone else was going through the same things she was. Perhaps this could turn into another best selling novel? She had had a bit of writers block lately...
Again, Constance was so absorbed with herself she didn't notice the approach of Jane's birthday. That child was growing like a weed.
Jane was obviously too big to continue sleeping in a crib, but Constance was not about to turn her office/study into a bedroom. They would just have to share. Man! Jane has some cold feet!
"I wonder how long this is going to work? Oh well, I should get to work and THANKFULLY she will be starting school today!"
The house was amazingly quite. Constance typed an entire book all in one sitting!
"This is how it's supposed to be!"
"Meadow! I have had the most wonderful day! I finished my book and the publisher loved it! The Town Council even requested a signed copy!"
Meanwhile, Jane was cutting class to play on the playground. She was looking for a place to hide so she wouldn't have to go home....
Jane was forced to come home when she got hungry. There's no food at the playground after all. Constance was not pleased.
"Where have you been! You can't just wander around town all day! your principal called me, you skipped class! Why do you smell like a pigsty?? You will get your act together this instant! Clean yourself up and do your homework or NO DINNER!"
"I hate you!"
"Homework. Now."
"It's important to get good grades. How are you going to be successful at anything?"
"Your idea of success isn't mine....."
After school the next day Jane went straight to Meadow's house.
"My mom says I have to come here after school so I won't get into trouble."
"She's mean and I hate her!"
Meadow was very concerned about Jane's and Constance's relationship and decided to intervene. What kinds of things do you have for her at home? Are you still sharing a room? Does she have her own space? Maybe if you bought her something appropriate for her age she wouldn't be so angry with you"
Thank goodness for Meadow's advice. Tempers around the house have cooled off a bit.
Poor Jane :( When I saw them sharing the same bed I was wondering if maybe it was time to move :/ Poor girl should have her own space!
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