Jake’s point of view
Day of festival
I get out of the shower and I hear a knock at my bedroom door.
“I’m getting dressed, Ellie. What’s up?” I ask.
“I’m bored,” she whines.
“I’m getting ready, are you ready for Granny’s? Do you have an overnight bag?”
“Yup!”
“Did you pack your toothbrush?” I ask, through the door as I dry off.
“Oops,” she calls, and I hear her feet pitter-patter away.
Tonight is the blue moon festival, and to say I’m excited is an understatement. I can’t wait to enjoy the night with Mora. Both of our kids are being watched until tomorrow, so there is no need to rush back home for sitters tonight. We can take our time, enjoy the night together and then do the midnight run together.
I love my daughter more than anything, truly. But I sort of feel like I’ve
