Drinks with Ruby

I went out after work today with some colleagues for drinks (or in my case, Shirley Temples).  Just before walking inside the restaurant I chatted with Avery and Jeff on the phone.  Avery asked what I was doing and I said, "going out for drinks and chatting with friends from work.  I'll be home in just a little bit, okay?"  Avery replied with a cute and satisfied "okay," and that was that...until Jeff sent me these text messages a little later...

[Avery said, "why is mom going out with friends?"  And I said, "she's going out with her friends she works with."  Avery said "Oh.  Jessica."]

Avery has met Jessica a handful of times...in the morning before work or quick run-ins to the office...and, apparently Jessica has made a lasting impression, because Avery brings her up often!

[And then Avery said "I'm going out with Ruby for drinks on Friday."]

Ha!  Like mommy, like daughter.

Ruby is one of Avery's favorite friends at school and is often part of her "plans" and stories.

FPT

So bada$$.