"You would, Mom." Julie bent over helping her mother pick up her clothes off the floor.

The rest of the day, compared to the after breakfast hijinks, was boring. After watching a thoroughly uninspiring movie on Netflix, Kelly suggested it was time for bed.

Deciding to sleep in the master bedroom with its king sized bed, they headed up the stairs.

After reaching the landing, Julie paused. "Mommy, the movie . . . your movie was boring. I think you owe your little girl an exciting bedtime story to make up for it."

"Yeah, I suppose, it was a bit slow hon. So does my little pumpkin have a favorite...