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                                        "Yeah! We're going on a picnic tomorrow,'' He said enthusiastically. He jumped on his seat. 

    I giggled and slipped my arms under his arm and picked him up from the counter. He ran to his room as his feet touched the floor. 

    " Aidan, take this," I plucked the plate and glass of milk from the table. He was already looking back at me from the door of his room. I sauntered ahead and put it on the small table, "Don't forget to brush your teeth." I told him. 

    "I will momma," He sat on the blue couch and held the glass with both hands. 

    I bent down and kissed his head, "I'll be back soon." Gleefully, I whirled to collect my laptop and phone. I would stay in his room until he fell asleep. 

    I grabbed the files an