Katie smiled to herself, who needed a boring office job, with the ring she might be able to affect her life for the better. "I wish that mom would forget about her stuffy job and remember she used to work at home."
Katie wasn't sure if it would work but suddenly her mother seemed to shift in her seat. "Katie, why are we driving so fast? I really don't want to go to McDonalds. If we dont get back and I don't get to work at home, I might not get my paycheck this month."
"Don't worry Mom, We're just having a little break. I always wanted to try driving and now I somehow just know how to."
Kelly folded her arms. "its not fair, all my knowledge is going to you, making you a grown up. Why? What did I do to deserve this?"
"I don't know Mom, does it matter? I mean... a lot of people would give anything to grow up again, and a lot of kids I know would do anything to BE grown up, even for a little while. Maybe this is a way to show I can be responsible."
"But you're still my daughter, you're my little girl." Kelly insisted. "I didn't expect to see you ... you know, grown up so quickly, suddenly."
Katie frowned, she suddenly realized how hard this must be fore her mother. Silently she made a wish that her mother would grow up just to age ten again, and that her clothes would change to fit her.
She heard Kelly squeal in the back seat and looking back, saw her ten year old version of a mother changing in her seat as her clothes shifted to suit her body. "Hey! I grew up a little"
Katie nodded, "Maybe its working its way." She said. "Just don't get too excited."
She pulled into the Mc.Donalds and ordered a meal for them both. Sitting in the car, she watched her mother muching on the happy meal and enjoying the toy. She looked so happy, Katie couldn't help but feel a bit proud of her.
"Hey Mom, so long as we're in each other's roles, maybe its time for another change, you know to help you adjust?"
"What change is that?"
"Well, what if I call you Kelly and you call me Mom? Before you refuse, just think, whenever you accept something, it works for the better!"
Kelly pouted, biting her lip. Katie could see she didn't want to admit to the idea but finally she nodded. "All right ... MOM."