After we finished our dinner, exhaustion hit me like a wave. My body ached from head to toe, and I could barely keep my eyes open. Every muscle seemed to protest even the slightest movement. Still, as drained as I was, I couldn't bring myself to say no when Ashley eagerly pulled me toward the room she had decorated with her grandparents. My little sunshine had clearly poured her heart into every corner, and I couldn't bear to disappoint her by brushing her off.
The moment I stepped inside, I was met with a wave of warmth and love. The room glowed with the soft colors of innocence and creativity. Ashley beamed with pride as she showed me her hard work, her tiny hands grabbing mine and pulling me toward each detail with excitement. "Look, Mama!" she said, pointing toward a small painting she had made.
