Celeste

“Good morning,” I said to Elewon as she walked into the living room.

“Good morning, baby girl,” she replied with a yawn. She followed her nose to the kitchen, where I was cooking. “Hmmm.” She closed her eyes and breathed in deeply. “That smells amazing.”

“Go take your bath and come eat,” I said, smiling at her. “Breakfast is ready.”

“I can’t wait to taste your food,” she said, grinning before heading upstairs.

I started setting the food on the table. Scrambled eggs, toast, and fresh orange juice. Simple but filling. As I moved around the kitchen, I realized something.

I was humming.

When was the last time I...