“Are you making your birthday cake?”

“Yep! I prefer homemade more than the ones from the store.”

“Does this mean you’re moving out soon?”

“Sure am.”

“I am going to take your room.”

“You might have to fight Avery for it first. She’s going to be the oldest in the house, so it’s supposed to go to her next.”

“I’m finally an extraordinary painter!”

“Good for you, sweetie!”

“There’s just one problem though. You and I are going to be the same age when I age up because it’s taking you so damn long to achieve Bestselling Author.”

“Oh no! Is it really taking me that long?!”

“You better get back to writing, Mom.”