Odette and Violette chose a spot by the window in the hall. The view was pretty cool.
"Mommy!"
Rita, holding her brother's hand, ran towards Violette.
Violette scooped them up onto the couch and asked, "Did you guys have a blast at kindergarten today?”
Rita shook her head. "Mommy, the teacher said we're going to get our fingers pricked next week... I'm scared it's going to hurt..."
Ian explained, "They're checking our blood sugar."
Violette got it right away and comforted her, saying, "Honey, don't be scared. It'll only hurt for a sec."
Rita's eyes were already drawn to the cake on the table.
"Mommy, whose birthday is it today? Is it Aunty Odette's birthday?"
Odette chuckled and shook her head. "We're celebrating your and your brother's birthday early! Excited?" As she said that, she pulled out two beautifully wrapped gifts and handed them to the two kids.
"Yay!" Rita took the gift with an excited face and said, "Thanks, Aunty Odette. I really like you!"
"I like you too!" Odette reached out and rubbed Rita's head.
Violette gestured for Ian to take his gift.
Ian took the gift, his handsome little face blushing slightly. "Thanks."
"No need to be so formal! Hurry up and unwrap your gifts! If you don't like them, I can exchange them for you later!" Odette taught them how to unwrap the boxes: "Just pull the bow, and it will open."
Soon, the two children unwrapped their gifts.
Rita's gift was a figurine modelled after her. It was well-made and beautifully designed.
"I love it! It looks just like me!" Rita held up the figurine and gave it a kiss.
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