"Hey, kiddo, how was your day?" she asked.
It was a sunny Saturday morning, and Ryan was feeling particularly excited. He had just finished getting ready for the day, and was now walking into the kitchen to grab a bowl of cereal before heading out to meet his friends at the park.
Ryan couldn't help but feel grateful for his wonderful parents and the fun day ahead of him. He dug into his pancakes, savoring the sweet, fluffy taste.