“Of course, it wouldn’t be Christmas without them. And don’t forget your cousins.”
Aiden shrugs. “Come on, Cadi. Let’s just go back to bed. I don’t think I will be able to stop myself from ripping them open with all these presents in my face.”
Cadi laughs. “Come on, bubby. We can play Monopoly in my room until everyone wakes up. That should keep your mind off those presents.” She looks at the basement door and winks. My daughter is definitely the smartest of the bunch. Obviously, she knows we’re here.
“You always beat me,” Aiden says as they go up the stairs.
Fading off in the distance, I hear Cadi say, “I’ll let you win this time.”
Emma giggles as I lean in to kiss her neck. “Like I said, I love this life!” I trail kisses up her neck to her ear and whisper, “Merry Christmas. I love you.”
She wraps her arms around me and replies, “Merry Christmas, Caden. I love you too.”
The End
