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Grow more babies and push them out into the world. If for nothing else than to see the looks on my husband’s and mother-in-law’s faces.
Even just for that—it would be worth it.
Cash gently and very, very carefully kissed the top of Tucker’s fuzzy blonde head and—my heart exploded. It had done that a few times since I’d given birth, and I was pretty sure it would happen more.
My husband’s eyes held mine. “Thank you.”
I suddenly did a weird sort of laugh/cry and shook my head. “Thank you.”
Heather’s steady snore came to a stop. She yawned and stretched for a minute before standing up. “Give me my grandson,” she said to her son, and he obliged.
The new grandma picked up her new grandson and kissed his cheek. “You and I are going to be great friends, little guy.” My heart exploded. Again.
Heather walked over beside my bed and placed Tucker into my arms. I hugged my son and touched his incredibly soft skin. He moved his body slightly and settled.
“You pushed that baby out like a freaking pro. Which was no small feat considering he’s got his daddy’s big head.”
Cash had wandered over to the other side of my bed. “Hey, that’s not true.”
Heather rolled her eyes and sighed. She brushed my hair away from my forehead. “And you didn’t even break a sweat.” Her lips brushed the side of my head. “I’m so proud of you—”
She started before Cash interrupted. “We’re so proud of you.” He kissed the other side of my head. I was surrounded by the most important people in my life. And I could feel myself glowing from the inside out.
“Your mom and dad would be proud, too. I’m sure they’re looking down on you right now,” she sniffled and looked over at her son, “just like I know your father is, too.”
Cash swallowed and nodded his head. He wiped his eyes and then he wiped mine. “Yeah, I almost thought I could hear him—” his voice trailed off, and he cleared his throat. “Anyway, mom’s—grandma’s right.” He smiled. “We’re all proud of you.”
I nodded and said, “We’re going to need new carpet in the bedroom.”
He laughed and snorted. “I’d bet on it, sweetness. Tucker did quite a number on it, alright.” The back of his hand grazed my cheek. “I can’t think of a better reason to get new carpet.”
I nodded again. “Maybe we should put in hardwood.”
His eyebrows rose. “You sure?”
I bit my lip and thought about it for a second. “Yeah, I mean, what if it happens again next time?”
My husband and mother-in-law stared at me.
Neither of them said a word, but their jaws hung open.
“Next time?” my husband asked with his head slanted to the side.
“Yeah, next time. I mean, I had no idea my water was about to break, and I don’t want to keep ruining carpet every time I have a baby.”
My husband blinked.
And then my mother-in-law blinked.
“You want to do this all again?” Cash asked in a low voice.
I felt a huge smile cross my face. “Of course. I feel fantastic. I wish I could do this all again tomorrow.”
Heather closed her mouth and widened her eyes. “I’m in.” She clapped her hands together and raised them. “I’m so in.”
I had to giggle at their responses. Heather looked like she was ready to start doing laps around the room. And Cash seemed a little—shocky. I stared into my husband’s eyes. “How about you? Are you in?”
He took a deep, deep breath. “I’m in, too.” Cash let out his breath. “But maybe not tomorrow?”
