Best Birthday

I push the stroller towards the store about to go meet Amber and G, who invited herself last minute when she called this morning.

“B.” I hear her call from behind. I turn slightly and see her coming fast, waving.

“You brought them!” She squeals after seeing the stroller.

“You wanted to see them. Here you go.” I push the stroller towards her and hand her their bag.

“What’s all this?”

“You asked me to bring them, so you’re going to look after them. I’m here to shop. Boys, your big sister will take care of you. Be nice.” I say, blowing each a kiss and then heading through the door of Hermes.

“Wait. I don’t know.” I hear her behind me. “B, you can’t do this.” I sigh as she struggles to open the door while pushing the stroller. I roll my eyes and walk back to the door and hold it open while she pushes it inside.

“Why didn’t you bring one of the nannies?”

“They are off on weekends when Tes and I are free. You wanted me to bring them, so you’re the nanny today.”

“What? All I wanted t