186: MEMORIES 3

ARIEL'S POV [FLASHBACK CONTINUES] My mornings are always a whirlwind of activity, especially when it comes to getting Lukel and Janice ready for school. As the sun peeked through the curtains, I gently nudged Lukel and Janice awake with a soft, "Good morning, my little sunshines." Lukel rubbed his eyes and yawned, while Janice, yawning as well, quickly jumped out of bed with a beautiful and wide smile right there. "Good morning, Mommy!" she chirped, her enthusiasm infectious. I guided Lukel to the bathroom first, where he brushed his teeth and washed his face. Meanwhile, Janice was already bouncing around the room, her excitement palpable. I managed to wrangle her long enough to get her teeth brushed too before the real challenge began—choosing their outfits for the day. Lukel, ever the easygoing child, accepted whatever I picked out for him without protest. Janice, on the other hand, had her own ideas. "I want to wear my pink dress, Mommy!" she declared, pointing to the frilly ga