Allison' POV
I arrived home just in time to greet Lily as she burst through the door from preschool, her little face alight with excitement.
My heart swelled watching her dance around the living room, backpack still hanging off one shoulder.
"Mom! Fort invited me to his mom's birthday party!" she exclaimed, her eyes wide with anticipation.
"Oh?" I raised an eyebrow, setting down my tablet.
Since when did preschoolers invite classmates to their parents' birthday celebrations? "Did he only invite you?"
Lily shook her head emphatically, her dark curls bouncing. "No, silly! He invited lots of kids from our class. Everyone's going!"
Something about it struck me as odd, but seeing Lily's enthusiasm, I couldn't bear to disappoint her.
I nodded slowly, already mapping out
