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@jackie-roberts

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jackie-roberts:

The smile on her face couldn’t help but grow, she certainly hoped she could be. She waived her hand, “Take all the time you want to decide, it is tough when a place has such great options. And who says you can’t start this evening with one and end with another.” At least she hoped the night could last awhile, especially now that she had company. “Oh that always makes the evening fun, great choice.” She said with a smile, “What brings you out? Anything fun or just a normal night out?”

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The redhead was very welcoming and Peyton was glad. She hadn’t been here long but she hasn’t made any real friends quite yet. “Ah yes, that’s fair. I guess I could get multiple drinks even if I don’t think that’s the smartest idea.” She giggled as she looked at the other. “Just a normal night out. I’m sort of new yo the city so I decided that the best way to meet people was to get out there and just start going places alone so that I can make some friends and I guess it’s working so far.” SHe explained to her as she shrugged a bit. “What about you? What brings you out?”

"You know you're probably right, as tempting as it is the future you may not be as thankful." Jackie remembers those days from when she was younger. "New to the city? Oh that is so exciting!" She clapped her hands together. "Well I am so glad you are! I love just going out and seeing how things go, what kind of people to meet." Quite glad she wasn't the only one who thought that would be a good way to spend an evening. "Almost like you, I just wanted to get out and meet people. Enjoy a drink after a long week you know? Didn't realize I'd get the bonus of meeting someone so lovely though."

ronenxrubinstein

“Of course you do, it is a good thing that you do.” Jackie had heard tales of parents who just did the bare minimum, she couldn’t imagine living that way. “Honestly? I think the fact you care enough to think of this is a great start. Instead of just showering her with gifts you know? You want her to love it.” Gosh she hoped her words were encouraging enough. “Maybe if she doesn’t like something you can use it as a chance to go out and find a better replacement?’

He was always close to Ellie, that he was a good father and around everyday for her. Happy to play with her and tuck her in at night. At first it was hard he was in college still when she was born so the first year or two he was pretty busy. But still he remained close to her. “I messed up enough I don’t want to again for her.” and he would keep doing it for Ellie. “That is true if she don’t like what I come up with I can take her with me next time” but also Ellie was sweet girl she love whatever was done for her. But now was getting older and knew more what she liked, and could speak about what she didn’t like too.

Jackie could only imagine what that felt like, "I'm sure you will continue to do the best that you can you know?" She said softly doing as best as she good with what she knew. "I would think you being and trying to be better is a great step." In her eyes she always hoped there was good in the majority of people. She nodded, "And imagine you could make a whole fun day out of it and everything." At least she hoped her ideas would be some kind of help for him.

Easton just had gone done with his normal physical therapy that now was back to about twice a month just so he knew how to keep up his leg and what was good for it. It was a good work out today for him and it did get him pretty tired. But was glad to finish up and talk to his friends around the VA. He spent some time there after his PT and headed out. He was walking thinking it would be good to go out to lunch after since he was tired and needed something to help keep him going.

There was a pizza parlor not to far from the VA that he liked to go too. The one that served big old slices and a drink and it was a great deal. So he knew he wanted to go there and get a few slices. But there was some work being done on building so the walkway was blocked off and signs to go around on the other side of the street. He let out a deep breath, it was just father and he didn’t want to walk more then he had too. But once he made it all the way around and about to cross the street there was some nice and he nearly feel but just out of not wanting to fall he reached for what he thought was pole at first but someone to catch his balance “Shoot I am sorry” he let them go and did try and remain standing.

One of her favorite things to do after a busy day of rehearsing was to find a way to treat herself. And so felt so lucky to be in a city where there were so many food options. But still one of her favorite places to a quick bite was pizza. She was in her own reality when she felt someone hold onto her. Jackie quickly reached her arms out to help steady him, even after her let her go. "Hey, please don't be sorry! Are you alright?" She assured, a friendly smile still on her face. Giving him a few more moments before moving her hands from him. "Looks like the both of us have good taste in pizza." She joked in hopes to turn the situation around.

jackie-roberts:

“Well it seems like I’m the lucky one then, I get to enjoy lovely company.” Jackie complimented, she was never shy to make new friends. It was probably why she loved any chance to go out and be surrounded by people. “Peyton, it is so nice to meet you too.” She gladly took her hand and shook it. Enjoying the nice, warm introduction. “Oh I got this delicious Bellini, normally I like an old fashioned but I decided to try something new. Do you know what you’d want? I’d love to get it for you.”

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“Well then that makes the two of us because I mean look at you, I”m sure you’re fantastic company.” Peyton mentioned to her an she miled wide while shaking the red heads hand. “Well that’s so kind of you, I really do appreciate that but I’m not too sure what I want honestly.” She explained to the other. “I’m normally a martini kind of girl but I’m not sure if that’s what I want. Maybe a margarita. I’m so indecisive.” She said as she clicked her tongue and tapped on her chin while looking at the specials. “They have vodka redbulls on special so I think I’m going to go with that.” Peyton looked towards the bartender and then ordered her drink.

The smile on her face couldn't help but grow, she certainly hoped she could be. She waived her hand, "Take all the time you want to decide, it is tough when a place has such great options. And who says you can't start this evening with one and end with another." At least she hoped the night could last awhile, especially now that she had company. "Oh that always makes the evening fun, great choice." She said with a smile, "What brings you out? Anything fun or just a normal night out?"

jackie-roberts:

One thing that Jackie loved to do towards the end of the week was wind down. And her favorite ways to do that was going out, even if it was just out to get coffee. But after this week she wanted nothing more than to go out to the bar. She dressed herself up in a red form fitting top and some jeans. Her smile lit up when she heard a voice, glancing up. “Oh it is all open, please take a seat.” She patted the spot next to her. “I’m Jackie, it’s nice to meet you.”

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Peyton was glad when the other female had told her that the stool was open and she was able to plant her butt down and she smirked. “Awesome. It seemed to be the only seat left so I wanted to make sure before making myself at home. It’s nice to meet you, Jackie. I’m Peyton.” She mentioned as she extended her hand out. “What are you drinking?” She asked, needing some inspiration as to what she was going to drink.

"Well it seems like I'm the lucky one then, I get to enjoy lovely company." Jackie complimented, she was never shy to make new friends. It was probably why she loved any chance to go out and be surrounded by people. "Peyton, it is so nice to meet you too." She gladly took her hand and shook it. Enjoying the nice, warm introduction. "Oh I got this delicious Bellini, normally I like an old fashioned but I decided to try something new. Do you know what you'd want? I'd love to get it for you."

ronenxrubinstein

“And I am sure that she will,” Jackie assured, “But regardless of how nice the rooms are I’m sure she will be just as happy to get a chance to be with you guys.” Or at least that is how she always felt with her family. But she felt really lucky that her and her family had always gotten along, even with their busy schedules. Her smile grew, “You are too kind, thank you.” What he said warmed her heart, “and trying your best is the most important thing. It is all a person really can do. No one is perfect everyone makes mistakes it is only a few that learn and grow.”

Spencer had Ellie young and he knew that but many people didn’t really notice till at first. He was married at nineteen had her at twenty. Now it wasn’t super young but not the average. “ I just want the best for her” she was happy girl, a good girl. But he could see how she was hurt when she leave her dad to go home to her mom and he didn’t stay. He looked around the store “Her mom did this stuff… I am not that much at decorating…” he sighed as he messed with some crazy lamp that was on table. Ellie was getting to big and like a real person and it scared him really.

"Of course you do, it is a good thing that you do." Jackie had heard tales of parents who just did the bare minimum, she couldn't imagine living that way. "Honestly? I think the fact you care enough to think of this is a great start. Instead of just showering her with gifts you know? You want her to love it." Gosh she hoped her words were encouraging enough. "Maybe if she doesn't like something you can use it as a chance to go out and find a better replacement?'

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Peyton had heard that if you wanted to meet new people in New York then you either went to the cafe’s or the bars that they had to offer. She decided that since she was off the next day she was going to hit up the bar and see who she could meet while out. She walked into the bar with her leather jacket on and she managed to find an empty stool right next to another person and she wanted to make sure it was actually open. “Is this seat taken, hun?” She asked the red head while looking at her and taking her jacket off.

One thing that Jackie loved to do towards the end of the week was wind down. And her favorite ways to do that was going out, even if it was just out to get coffee. But after this week she wanted nothing more than to go out to the bar. She dressed herself up in a red form fitting top and some jeans. Her smile lit up when she heard a voice, glancing up. "Oh it is all open, please take a seat." She patted the spot next to her. "I'm Jackie, it's nice to meet you."

ronenxrubinstein

Jackie sighed softly, “Oh my…I could never imagine that. Regardless of what happened it is tough for every side. Any big changes like that in life are. But I think it’s really sweet you are trying to make more positives for her.” But the fact that she saw a smile on Spencer’s face she hoped that she somehow turned his day around. “You think so? Oh my that makes me so happy to hear! Now my students can say I don’t pay attention.” It warmed her heart to hear their story. “Everyone has a different journey and story but I think it is so amazing how much love you have for her. How you are willing to do anything and everything to make things easier for her. You sound like a great father to me.”

Divorce was a hard thing no matter what, and how he caused it didn’t help anything really. He knew that Ellie felt it all too, how much him and her mother were not getting along, the changes the few months before. “it’s not an easy thing at all” he shook his head. “But I want her to enjoy both places a lot” so he was going to go over the top with her for sure. “I think you do great and much better then I do” he did only have one really only had her every other weekend for the past year. “Thanks I try my best for her, she really is my world” kids did that too you for sure, he do anything for her.

"And I am sure that she will," Jackie assured, "But regardless of how nice the rooms are I'm sure she will be just as happy to get a chance to be with you guys." Or at least that is how she always felt with her family. But she felt really lucky that her and her family had always gotten along, even with their busy schedules. Her smile grew, "You are too kind, thank you." What he said warmed her heart, "and trying your best is the most important thing. It is all a person really can do. No one is perfect everyone makes mistakes it is only a few that learn and grow."

unassumingchess

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Chess was locking up the bar for a lunch break, the place wasn’t exactly poppin midday on a tuesday so he could get away with it. He made his way across the street to this little deli he enjoyed grabbing french onion soup, he basically lived off of it.

Unfortunately the place was so small there was no tables and he sat on the curb outside the building, watching the cars whizz past as he ate his soup. He wasn’t paying much attention when a car drove by too fast in a puddle and completely drenched him, but worse, ruining his soup. “Oh what the fuck!” he groaned and angerly tossed his soup on the sidewalk “my fucking soup! asshole!” he cursed at the car that was long gone.

Jackie loved to take time throughout the day to just walk around. She needed air and thought it was great exercise. Also a great way to pass time when she had hours between work things she needed to do. She stuck her hand in her pockets as she looked around the city, listening to music on her headphones. Even if she was taking a break she was still listening to songs she needed to either learn or choreograph. But when she heard some yelling she quickly took them off and put them in her pocket.

"Chess, what happened?" She asked only catching the sight of him covered in water. "Are you okay? What can I do?" Then she heard him yelling about the soup. "If you want I can get you some more soup. How dare that car ruin good food." She knew if she was in his spot she'd be quite frustrated too.

Open starter;

Aleksei was always on the hunt for the next best business opportunity, so when the chance to own the club Sapphire, he jumped at it, knowing he already did a bunch of business through the club he figured it would make sense. After a work meeting with his staff he placed himself on one of the sofa’s with a bottle of expensive whiskey, sipping at it as he watched the room, figuring out everyone’s dynamic. Looking over he noticed someone else and decided to spark up a conversation “are you a regular?” he inquired.

One thing Jackie loved to do in her free time was to go to clubs and bars. She loved to be around people and have some drinks, of course she didn't do it as much as she did when she was younger, but still. She swore to herself that she would still do little things here and there to have fun. So she threw on a nice red dress, her favorite color, then made her way out.

She heard of this club called Sapphire and decided to give it a try. She knew it was a club that had strippers but that didn't shy her awy at all. When she got in she already enjoyed the energy, but knew she'd be having even more fun after a drink or two. A smile grew on her face when she heard a voice. She shook her head, "Oh no this is my first time. People say great things about it and I wanted to give it a try."

ronenxrubinstein

Jackie was over the moon that one of her ideas seemed to stand out. She’d hope with all the decorating she loved to do that she’d have one idea that could help. Her smile grew hearing him talk about his daughter. “Oh now that is so sweet! See look at you, you have such a great start on all the things she’d like.” She started to think over all the things that could work. “Hey maybe the lights you put up could be rainbow or the curtains could be. Oh! Or a bean bag, I don’t know how popular they are now but I loved them as a kid.” She sighed then nodded, “Even now time flies, but I’d imagine it goes by even faster with kids. And I’m sure all of this thought you’re putting into it will mean a lot to her. Maybe even include her on some of the choices.”

He let out a breath as he looked at her for a moment. He did have his accent still not as strong as it once was and when he was speaking English. He smiled a moment looking around at the store. “ I just want the best for her… divorce is never easy…” he hated he caused it and put Ellie in the middle of it all. Hearing her ideas he smiled glad that she had good ideas. “That’s all great I think she will like all of that” she loved her colors and fun things, animals all the normal things for a girl her age. “It is, I mean we had her young just barley twenty… “ they didnt know better, thought it was for the best to start the family young, but it wasn’t the best for them in the end. “Most people see me and don’t think I could have all most eight year old” but he loved her so much he wouldn't trade a thing for her.

Jackie sighed softly, "Oh my...I could never imagine that. Regardless of what happened it is tough for every side. Any big changes like that in life are. But I think it's really sweet you are trying to make more positives for her." But the fact that she saw a smile on Spencer's face she hoped that she somehow turned his day around. "You think so? Oh my that makes me so happy to hear! Now my students can say I don't pay attention." It warmed her heart to hear their story. "Everyone has a different journey and story but I think it is so amazing how much love you have for her. How you are willing to do anything and everything to make things easier for her. You sound like a great father to me."

ronenxrubinstein

“Are you looking for things for her here? I know they have those pin boards here. That is a nice thing she can hang photos on. And whenever anything changes it is really quick to remove.” She suggested, “I still have mine from years ago.” In a way she made it her vision board where she could visualize her goals and dreams. “I know I love some pastels or floral patters. At least with floral it’s easy to use those as pops of color.” Jackie rambled before she paused, chuckling at his comment. “They seem so eager to grow up don’t they? Now I wish I could just go back for a day or two.” She couldn’t imagine what it would be like to see her own kid growing up so fast. “It is really sweet that you are out here trying to find some ideas. That thought would really mean a lot, at least for me.”

He nodded “it’s my ideas for the day” he wasn’t sure if it would happen but he wanted to give it a try. “That sounds like a good idea I know she loves her friends” so she love to put photos up of them around her room. He smiled as he looked around the store for a moment. “ she loves lots of colors, bright ones, rainbows” he sighed as he thought about what she was into now. ‘They do for sure, it’s crazy you never think as kid it’s true when your parents say it goes fast” it did he could wear last year she was born but no she was going to be eight this year. “We had big life change… so I want my new place to great for her” so yes he wanted to spoil her rotten.

Jackie was over the moon that one of her ideas seemed to stand out. She'd hope with all the decorating she loved to do that she'd have one idea that could help. Her smile grew hearing him talk about his daughter. "Oh now that is so sweet! See look at you, you have such a great start on all the things she'd like." She started to think over all the things that could work. "Hey maybe the lights you put up could be rainbow or the curtains could be. Oh! Or a bean bag, I don't know how popular they are now but I loved them as a kid." She sighed then nodded, "Even now time flies, but I'd imagine it goes by even faster with kids. And I'm sure all of this thought you're putting into it will mean a lot to her. Maybe even include her on some of the choices."

ronenxrubinstein

A sad expression, replaced the concerned one. “You don’t seem stupid to me. If anything I think those bikes got in your way.” She at least tried to lighten the mood. Her eyebrows rose at his question, something she may be able to help with. “I actually help teach some kids around that age and it varies!” She started actually thinking it out. Not even letting it click if he was thinking to himself or not. “They love those fairy lights or string lights are fun. And I mean in my eyes? I think it’s fun to keep it simple and give them a chance to find little ways for them to make it their own. Because it seems like their interests jump around so much especially when they get to be a teenager.”

He looked at the bikes then at her. “Sure?” he knew it was on him, he was just on his phone so he was the one that made himself fall for sure. He let out a breath glad that she may know something since he did not know much as he was learning as he was going with Ellie. “That’s good I really only know from my daughter” and he really didn’t know to much what kids where into. But he just wanted to make his new place the best he could. But he wanted to surprise her and make it something she loved to come home too. “I think she like that, she’s like any girls she loves her colors and lights, animals” he nodded with a smile. “Yeah I think it’s going to start that sooner then later” her changing what she loves and likes. One day she will walk in and say she wants to change her room, that it was kids and it scared him.

"Are you looking for things for her here? I know they have those pin boards here. That is a nice thing she can hang photos on. And whenever anything changes it is really quick to remove." She suggested, "I still have mine from years ago." In a way she made it her vision board where she could visualize her goals and dreams. "I know I love some pastels or floral patters. At least with floral it's easy to use those as pops of color." Jackie rambled before she paused, chuckling at his comment. "They seem so eager to grow up don't they? Now I wish I could just go back for a day or two." She couldn't imagine what it would be like to see her own kid growing up so fast. "It is really sweet that you are out here trying to find some ideas. That thought would really mean a lot, at least for me."

jackie-roberts:

Jackie had to try her best to hold back a small chuckle, taking a deep breath before she spoke. “It is the thought that sounds,” she started anything to try to comfort Theo. “Well this is why when I go in the kitchen to cook a new meal I either use a video or keep instructions with me. If you follow it, it can be pretty tough to mess up. But you can still be romantic without cooking, you could even be romantic if you just plate up some take out.” She leaned against a counter with a comforting smile, “I’m sure anyone would just feel happy to be in your company.”

“It is the thought that counts” Theo echoed the red heads words in a mocking tone. “Stop and think for a second, red, do I look like someone who can fully focus on cooking and fucking reading? I’ll give you a hint, absolutely fucking not. ” If his attempt at cooking ended this terrible when he was actually trying — well, minus the small nap he took, but he told himself that did not count, what would it look like if he was distracted by instructions? and who knows how to fold cheese? “Buy take out? with his money right?.” He asked, before he shook his head, “No, no of course not, you mean I buy him take out, got it.”

"Theo, darling...it's okay, these are a lot of feelings to work through." She replied, overlooking his mocking tone. "You need to give yourself more credit. You are wonderful at so many things. It isn't bad to ask for help for the aspects you need to improve on. I'd be one call away." A supportive smile was still on her face, but rose one of her eyebrows. Pausing for a moment, glad that he continued, "See! You're clever. I could even help you get everything plated and looking romantic."

jackie-roberts:

It wasn’t often that Jackie drove around, especially living in a place like New York. A lot of time she’d use public transportation, a taxi or a driver her family had. But today she was going to drive out to another city to help teach a dance class. Just her luck though she barely got down a few blocks before her car started to act up. She was able to get it pulled over before she sighed. Yes, she could try to look at the car but what would she know? She glanced up and noticed what looked like a shop for cars and walked in. “Hey there, my car just started acting up. Making this odd noise after I start it. Is there someone who could take a look at it?”

Fallon grabbed the cloth from his back pocket and wiped his hands on it before tossing it onto a work bench and walking over to the red head “yeah, I can probably take a look at it, i’m not that busy”. Fallon looked her up and down and nodded, she looked like someone who’d have a decent car with some pretty high value parts, his boss would be happy.

Jackie let out a sigh of relief, "Oh you are such a life saver, thank you!" To say she was thankful would be an understatement, she never could wrap her mind around cars. Even if she tried to wrap her mind around some aspect it seemed like something changed. When he got closer to her, her smile grew. "It's right out here," she started to lead the way outside, "I really hope I'm not interrupting anything. I promise I can wait if you other more important things to do."

Even if Jackie was born and raised in New York nothing could change the amazement she felt whenever she walked through the theatre district. The lights, the excitement, the crowds, she loved every second of it. For some people if they want an escape from work they wanted to go somewhere private and quite. But Jackie was different she always loved being around people.

She sighed contently as she stepped outside of her families theatre, glancing around the world around her. Her smile growing when she saw everyone’s excitement. It warmed her heart seeing people in the city for the first time, people enjoying the arts.

Her eyebrows rose when she spotted Jordan, what a wonderful coincidence. She made her way over to him, “Hey you,” A friendly smile on her face as she stuck her hands in the pocket of her red peacoat. “Taking a break to admire the people and scenery. If so we really do have a lot in common.” It honestly did warm her heart to know of someone else who owned a theatre. “Is it okay if I take a seat?” She said after a moment, “I really wouldn’t want to intrude.”

New York was another world and he loved that he was always part of that world. It wasn’t like other parts of the United States or ant other major city, It just had a bit of everything in one place and he loved it. A place that so many people from all over the world lived, a place so many people came to visit and dreamed to be at. The city was part of him for sure and he knew always would be.

Hearing a voice that he knew he looked at her with a smile. He knew her family did own a rival theater but they still were good friends. Even more since they were closer in age and it was her family that owned it over just her. “Hey here” he winked.

“I do I love to go out and see everyone and their reactions to this city and this street” he looked around. He saw so many people were so excited to be here, just walking around it was great to see. “No you know this is my theaters bench” you cant” he shook his head then laughed as he moved his arm from the top of the bench so she could sit down.

There are some instances where Jackie wonders what it would be like to adventure elsewhere. But now matter what something keeps her here in New York. And it is little moments like this where she gets the reminder this is where she is meant to be. Not even a moment in them talking he already got a smile and a laugh out of her. It may seem odd to say about someone that is technically a rival but she feels so lucky to know him. Someone who understands her and her appreciation of the arts.

"It is wonderful every time, I swear I will never get tired of it." She sighed contently, the excitement was contagious. Jackie gasped dramatically, her hand going to her chest. "It is? Oh my goodness how have you not told me sooner? I've sat on it so many times!" She happily sat next to him, "It is a perfect spot though. With how hard you work you deserve to enjoy the view." She nudged his shoulder, "So how are you doing?"

It was just his luck, him trying to do something good. He just wanted to good by his kid and get her something she would like. He knew that her going to new place a new home wasn’t easy on any kid. He sighed as he was going to get himself up as person came up to him. “I am fine…” he sighed as he looked at himself for a moment. “I was just being stupid… “ he got himself up and looked for his phone that was on the ground so he picked it up. He turned on the screen, showing him and his little girl. “Do you know what is cool for a seven year old?” he wasn’t really serious about the question. He just was annoyed and mad at himself about everything. He knew that he caused all of this, if he didn’t go out and do what he did everything would be fine. No he wouldn’t be really that happy, but he wouldn’t of messed up so many lives.

A sad expression, replaced the concerned one. "You don't seem stupid to me. If anything I think those bikes got in your way." She at least tried to lighten the mood. Her eyebrows rose at his question, something she may be able to help with. "I actually help teach some kids around that age and it varies!" She started actually thinking it out. Not even letting it click if he was thinking to himself or not. "They love those fairy lights or string lights are fun. And I mean in my eyes? I think it's fun to keep it simple and give them a chance to find little ways for them to make it their own. Because it seems like their interests jump around so much especially when they get to be a teenager."

It was just his luck, him trying to do something good. He just wanted to good by his kid and get her something she would like. He knew that her going to new place a new home wasn’t easy on any kid. He sighed as he was going to get himself up as person came up to him. “I am fine…” he sighed as he looked at himself for a moment. “I was just being stupid… “ he got himself up and looked for his phone that was on the ground so he picked it up. He turned on the screen, showing him and his little girl. “Do you know what is cool for a seven year old?” he wasn’t really serious about the question. He just was annoyed and mad at himself about everything. He knew that he caused all of this, if he didn’t go out and do what he did everything would be fine. No he wouldn’t be really that happy, but he wouldn’t of messed up so many lives.

A sad expression, replaced the concerned one. "You don't seem stupid to me. If anything I think those bikes got in your way." She at least tried to lighten the mood. Her eyebrows rose at his question, something she may be able to help with. "I actually help teach some kids around that age and it varies!" She started actually thinking it out. Not even letting it click if he was thinking to himself or not. "They love those fairy lights or string lights are fun. And I mean in my eyes? I think it's fun to keep it simple and give them a chance to find little ways for them to make it their own. Because it seems like their interests jump around so much especially when they get to be a teenager."

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