2 years later...

The front door slammed shut with a bang that could be heard all the way down the hall. The strawberry blonde woman sitting at the computer looked up. Cassidy was home from school, and there was no point in even trying to work any more. She stood up and stretched her cramping muscles before pushing the chair back in.

“Mommy, I’m home!” Came a loud voice from the direction of the kitchen. The woman sighed as she headed toward the voice. Cassidy was as exuberant as a five year old as she had been at three. Now that she was in kindergarten however, she had other children her age to play with. It was just a surprise she didn’t wear the teacher out. The reports always came back as nothing but good. Cassidy was a pleasure to have in class. She was an extraordinarily bright child. Lost in thought, she had reached the kitchen entryway.

When she entered the kitchen she found Cassidy seated at the counter on one of the stools. In front of her was a glass of milk, and her hand was in the cookie jar. Her mother shook her head and quietly tip-toed up behind the busy child. When she stood directly behind her, she reached for her sides and tickled her. She was met with delighted giggles.

“Look Mommy! Look what I made in school today.” The excited child held up a piece of paper covered in bright colors.

“That’s wonderful!” Her mother said. “A masterpiece. I think that we should hang it right here on the fridge, but first, tell me all about it.”

Author's note: This is not the whole chapter. I am just trying to get everything that I have written out typed up, so that I am not overwhelmed with it all. However, chapter one is now finished. I hope you enjoy it. I welcome all reviews critical or not. I really would like to improve my writig as much as possible. Also, I will return the favor and review your work.