Alice Thompson's slightly pouting lips seemed to accuse Dad of kicking them out of the house so quickly.
He hadn't even cuddled with Mommy yet!
Dale Land saw her little brother's pout and softened inside. She squatted down and spoke gently, "Alice, today your big sister is taking you out to play with a few brothers. We're going on a picnic."
Alice Thompson blinked his big eyes, clearly delighted. "Okay! Big sis, can I borrow your phone, Alice wants to say something to Mommy."
Dale handed her phone to her little brother.
"Thank you, sis."
Alice Thompson tapped on the phone screen with his index finger, expertly finding Mommy's WeChat profile picture.
Dale watched him operate the phone and, seeing he pressed the right buttons, let him manage it on his own.
Alice held down the voice message button and spoke, [Mommy, Alice will cuddle with you when I come home tonight, don't forget.]