I got up and helped her off the chaise and whispered softly, "Mom I need you to get some rest. I think you should take a nice nap and rejuvenate. Would that be okay with you?"

Before she could answer I scooped her up into my arms, eliciting a soft shriek, and carried her into the bedroom. She didn't want me to leave but I convinced her that I had a lot of prep work to do. She finally relented and I left her alone to rest up for tonight.

I saw it was only 2:00 so I headed into my room to prepare for tonight. I changed my sheets...