It's always like this

A young boy with curly hair sits at a table, looking down at a book, then lifts his gaze to look at an older woman across from him. The woman, with short blonde hair and a patterned scarf, looks at the boy with a concerned expression, then speaks while holding a magazine, before the boy looks back at her with a surprised expression. The scene takes place indoors, likely in a kitchen or dining area, with warm lighting.