1.9 Do all good things come to an end?

Talking about the family working out – it seemed like Dustin would have to take care of the kids a little more in the nearer future. When I woke up, I felt incredibly sick and had to run to the bathroom before breakfast. Had I eaten something wrong? 

Can’t imagine how that could have happened. Either way, I decided to cook something new for breakfast. Everybody likes (fresh) pancakes!

After breakfast, I had some playtime with Alf, our newborn son. His sweet little face looked so innocent and friendly, but I could already tell that there was some mischief dying to come out! But as long as it didn’t show directly, I was going to be fine. The thought worried me a little, though – I even started shivering. Or was that because our roof was not snow-proof yet?

 

Since the snow reached me anyway, I decided to paint a little outside the house. Somehow I was in a very nurturing mood, so I painted a cloud with big, beautiful eyes watching over the earth. I hadn’t felt this way for quite some time…

I wonder what could have happened to your body to make you feel that way. *sighs and buys a new crib*

Why did you do that? Brian and Alf both have their own crib, remember? In the room that DOESN’T HAVE A ROOF YET.

Will you stop screaming?!

Sorry, I don’t know what came over me. Lately, I am so emotional and….ooooh, wait a second!

Seems like she figured it out.

Oooooh, amhranai, I’m pregnant again! Ohmygoshiwillhaveathirdchildwhatshouldido!

Okay, first of all: I knew that already. And apart from that: stay calm, you will be fine. Dustin is still there and even if he acts a little immature at times, you guys will take care of a third child well. But no more children after that, please! I’m not sure my nerves could handle a fourth.

Deal! ….amhranai?

…yes?

I really want a baby girl this time.

Let’s go and buy some watermelons tomorrow.

Apparently, realizing her pregnancy woke new maternal instincts in Kate and the next day she started teaching Brian how to walk. If only she would do those sessions INSIDE the house… that would be so much easier…

Weren’t you the one who once said that learning how to drive in the snow is the best thing that could happened to you, because then you know how to do it when you’re on your own?

Well…yeah, but I was talking about driving and not walking when you are doing your first steps. Besides, the snow literally is up to his nose once he sits down. I don’t want him to get cold.

Naaah, he will be fine! Won’t you, Brian?

M-m-m-m-momm-mm-mm-mmy-y-y, I’m fr-fr-fr-eeeeeez-i-n-n-ng-g-g.

I think he said he’s fine! :)

*sighs*

See? Snow all over him. I’m just glad children can’t officially get a cold. You have to be older for that.

ATCHOO!

…a grown-up , for example. Bless you.

Aaah, now the game has realized the pregnancy as well. And Brian uses the first chance to get inside while his mommy is distracted^^

We then proceeded with our training session inside, thank God.

Look, I can walk! I can walk!

Every day Brian grew up a little more. One day he learned how to walk, the next he learned how to play the metallophone. And how to eat wood. I’m so proud of him!

Look, he in fact IS a virtuoso – one day he will fill great concert halls with his music!

Could we get him past elementary school first, please?

Now it was time to make sure the new baby was a girl, so Kate put on some warm clothes and went to the local supermarket, past a enthusiastic gnome in her garden.

Stand to attention!

You look like a mixture between a clown and a snowman. I can’t take you seriously, sorry…

You dare talking to me like that? Give me twenty push-ups, right here, right now!

Uh…no?!

Well, it was worth a try. Have a nice day.

Back at home, after a successful trip to the supermarket, Kate cooked her family some fresh waffles, which Dustin greedily ate. I’m just happy he switched to non-stale food most of the time.

That was goooooooooood.

Sometimes, at night, Kate started feeling the pressure coming on to her. Two children, and a third one to come, in fact WAS a lot, especially when her husband couldn’t be controlled at all times to make sure the kids were okay.

It felt like somebody was choking me! I couldn’t breathe and totally panicked. But then I thought that with my looks, I could find another man any time. Someone to actually help me take care of them. Of course, I love Dustin and I hope we can work things out! I’m just..scared.

I know, honey. But like I told you, you are going to be fine. You really are.

You’re probably right. I feel much better now! :)

Nevertheless, it seemed like Kate had subconsciously her doubts and worries to her children – every time Brian passed his dad, he gave him this weird look that could mean anything. But what did it actually mean? Only time could tell.

Author's notes: And we're officially back in the game! :) Once I started writing again, so many pictures and thoughts were just DYING to get out, so I started with a rather short chapter. A number of those are to come now! :)

The kids are slowly growing and most of the time being adorable, while Dustin stays as weird as he is. And Kate, of course, is the best mother you could possibly imagine.... ;) Unless she keeps training her kids in the snow, which is something I don't find amusing. We'll see how they handle their third child. 

Thanks for staying with me/us! :)