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“I will still be enjoying his tantrums and contrariness,” she said stubbornly.
“We will see.”
“Stay right there. Like that.” She reached for her phone.
“Aren’t you tired of taking pictures?” her husband complained, settling his son on his chest, and holding his wriggling body against him.
“Smile,” she demanded. “Hi baby.” Sticking out her tongue, she got him to smile, his two baby teeth shining, and the drool rolling at the side of his mouth. “That’s my guy. Now my other guy,” She flashed her husband a grin. “Your turn.”
Rolling his eyes at her, he did as he was told and waited for her to snap the picture. “I am going to put him down or a nap and then-“
“Not just yet.” She crooked her little finger. “Can you hop in for a minute?”
“Remi- “
“Please,” she said quietly. “I promise to rest in a few minutes, but I just want my two men right here with me.”
Hefting his son onto his hip, he toed off his shoes and climbed in next to her.
“What now?”
“I just want to feel you. And look-“ She nodded towards her son, whose head was lolling against his father’s chest. “I think he is out for the count.” Moving closer, she wrapped a protective arm around them both. “I just wanted to feel how blessed I am.”
“The feeling is mutual.” Wrapping his free hand around her, he settled in, a contented sigh escaping him. This was home, right here with his wife, son and daughter, this was his all.
The end...
