Well! I can prepare some of it before we sleep! We'll be able to at least get the fixing set up after we clean up, uh –

[ their "tapestries" ( most of phil's scarves ) are still strewn about everywhere, the cushions still pulled from the couch, the makeshift tent between two dining table chairs falling over in their absence. she glances over her shoulder before sheepishly turning her head to smile back at her brother.

but then she's easily distracted by the little ( tiny!! ) girl on his arm and she giggles softly, rushing to brush past them so she can rush into her room to help clear some of the stuffed toys off her bed. with her bedtime pals still surrounding the bed, philippa pulls the blankets back so they can get her settled and sailing off to dreamland. ]

She is the perfect size. I can almost put her into my pocket.