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AREFA with wide eyes and a smile, standing on a kitchen stool next to Dad, a 35yo man with gentle eyes and short dark hair, both in pajamas. Dad is holding a spatula, a stack of pancakes on a plate beside them. Sunlight streams through a kitchen window.
Arefa wakes up early and tiptoes into the kitchen. Dad is already making pancakes and flips one high in the air. "Can I try?" Arefa asks, her eyes wide. Dad smiles and lets her pour the batter. They giggle when a pancake lands funny. Arefa thinks pancakes taste best with Dad.
AREFA and Dad, both grinning, kneeling beside a green tent in a backyard. Sleeping bags and a flashlight peek out from the tent's open flap. Trees and a wooden fence in the background.
After breakfast, Dad finds a tent in the closet. "Let’s have a backyard adventure!" he says. Arefa helps set up the tent and puts in sleeping bags. They pretend they are explorers in the jungle. Dad tells silly stories, making Arefa laugh and forget they're in their own yard.
AREFA holding a small paper map, kneeling beside a swing. Dad, crouched nearby, smiles as AREFA opens a small wooden box filled with chocolate coins and a shiny sticker.
Dad hands Arefa a small map. "A treasure awaits for clever girls," he winks. Together, they search behind bushes and beneath rocks. Arefa spots a box under the swing. She opens it to find chocolate coins and a shiny sticker. "Best treasure ever!" she cheers.
AREFA and Dad sitting on a blanket on the living room floor, a window behind them with raindrops visible. Sandwiches and juice boxes on the blanket. AREFA holds her sandwich shaped like a boat, smiling. Dad playfully 'steers' his sandwich.
Rain starts drumming on the windows, so they spread a blanket on the living room floor. Dad brings sandwiches and juice boxes. "It's our indoor picnic now," he says. They munch and watch raindrops race down the glass. Arefa pretends her sandwich is a tiny boat. Dad plays along, making boat noises.
AREFA clapping and giggling, Dad with a playful smile, holding a coin and a deck of cards at the kitchen table. A colorful handkerchief lies on the table.
After lunch, Dad winks and pulls a coin from behind Arefa’s ear. "Wow, how did you do that?" she gasps. Dad shows a card trick, shuffling carefully. He teaches Arefa how to make a handkerchief disappear. "You're magic too!" she giggles. They clap for each other's magical talents.
AREFA and Dad in the kitchen, both wearing aprons. AREFA spreading tomato sauce on pizza dough, placing pepperonis in a smiley face. Dad gives her a high five. The kitchen counter is covered with pizza toppings.
For dinner, they make pizza together. Dad lets Arefa spread tomato sauce and sprinkle cheese. She arranges pepperonis into a smiley face. "Best chef team ever," Dad says, giving her a high five. The kitchen smells wonderful. They eat slices together, happy and proud.
AREFA and Dad snuggled under a blanket in the backyard at night. Dad points to the sky with the Big Dipper and a bright planet visible. AREFA looks up, eyes sparkling, making a wish.
When the rain stops, they step into the cool night air. Dad points out the Big Dipper and a bright planet. Arefa wishes on a shooting star. They snuggle under a blanket, looking for constellations. "The stars are pretty with you," Arefa whispers. Dad hugs her close.
AREFA and Dad inside the tent at night, AREFA holding a storybook, Dad shining a flashlight to make animal shadows on the tent wall. AREFA is yawning, cozy in her sleeping bag.
As they settle in the tent, Dad reads Arefa’s favorite storybook. Arefa adds her own silly endings. They take turns making up stories about the moon and stars. Dad uses a flashlight to make funny shadows on the tent wall. Arefa yawns. It's cozy and safe in their little tent.
AREFA and Dad inside the tent in the morning, AREFA feeding a berry to Dad, who pretends to be a hungry bear. A breakfast of toast and fruit is spread between them. Sunlight shines through the tent flap.
Arefa wakes up next to Dad and giggles. "Good morning, explorer," Dad says, ruffling her hair. They peek out of the tent at the bright sky. Breakfast is toast and fresh fruit. Arefa feeds a berry to Dad, who pretends to be a hungry bear. They have a bear picnic inside the tent.
AREFA and Dad riding bikes in the park, both smiling and wearing helmets. Ducks swim in a pond nearby. AREFA waves at a duck, her bike bell visible on the handlebars.
After breakfast, they pedal their bikes to the park. Arefa laughs as she races Dad down a gentle hill. Dad cheers, "You’re so fast!" They stop to watch ducks by the pond. Arefa tosses breadcrumbs, waving at a feathery friend. Dad teaches her to ring her bike bell.
AREFA and Dad sitting at a table covered in paper and crayons. AREFA draws pancakes and stars with a focused expression. Dad draws a tent, smiling. Their drawings are taped to the fridge in the background.
At home, Dad covers the table with paper and crayons. "Let’s draw our favorite part of the weekend," he says. Arefa draws pancakes and stars. Dad draws a tent with them inside. They tape the pictures on the fridge. "We made wonderful memories," Dad smiles.
AREFA and Dad cuddled on the couch in the evening, looking at their drawings taped to the fridge. AREFA smiles contentedly, Dad holds her close. The living room is softly lit.
Sunday evening comes too soon. Dad and Arefa cuddle on the couch, looking at their drawings. "I loved our weekend," Arefa whispers. "Me too," Dad says, holding her tight. She feels happy and loved. They can’t wait until their next weekend together.