I watch as the kids disappear into the kitchen and then I’m completely distracted as White takes me in his arms.
“I missed you today, Buttercup.”
“Only because it’s off season for Mason Texas High’s winningest football coach ever and you’re home early now.”
“A lot you know, Mrs. Lucas. I miss you every day.”
“I missed you too,” I whisper right before our lips meet. We break away a few minutes later and I want to protest, but I know the kids are just in the next room. Tonight, though…
“How come you were late? Everything go okay at the doctor’s?”
“Yep, everything’s perfect.”
“You sure? You felt awful bad last night. I was worried. I should have taken off today and brought you to the doctor myself so I could have made sure they checked you out better.”
“They checked me out just fine, worrywart. I’m perfectly healthy for a woman who’s three months pregnant.”
“Three months pregnant? Are you serious?”
“It seems like that promise you made to fill this house up is going to happen sooner rather than later, thanks to your super sperm and Ida Sue’s magic shakes you still keep drinking.”
“Hey, those things taste good after you get used to them.”
“You lie,” I laugh.
“Okay, I lie, but they at least deliver on the sperm count.”
“You’re crazy,” I laugh as his hand moves to my stomach to cup it.
“Another beautiful girl to spoil. I can hardly wait.”
“It could be a boy, you know.”
“Nope, it’s a girl. One you can’t name Keurig.”
“I was thinking more along the lines of Starbucks this time.”
“I don’t think I spank your ass enough.”
“You can make up for it tonight,” I tell him as we walk into the kitchen to our children.
“You can count on it, Mrs. Lucas,” he tells me, laughing. I stick my tongue out and start dishing out cheeseburger macaroni while Calder and White fall in line and Princess Maxie demands to be the center of attention.
As I watch them, I’m reminded of one of my favorite sayings and think of how true it is: I’m a woman blessed beyond measure.
And I am thankful.
The End.
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HAPPY TRAIL
CHAPTER ONE
PETAL
“Petal, it’s your turn!”
“I’m coming,” I tell Mom. The last thing I want to do is be here at family bowling night. I tried everything short of telling her I was dying of a dreaded disease to get out of it. Even that wouldn’t have helped. When Ida Sue wants something, you either fall in line or run away. I can’t tell you the times I’ve wanted to run away.
Don’t get me wrong. I have an amazing mother. She’s funny, talented, fiercely loyal, and a loving parent. She’s strong as hell, too; she’s had to be because she raised nine children completely on her own. I admire and love her as much as I resent her.
“What’s wrong with you, Petal?”
“Nothing, Mom! I just had other things to do tonight. Things I canceled so I could make your family night.”
“Well, if you were going to be a grouch and try and ruin the whole night for everyone, maybe you should have just not shown up.”
“It’s Black’s birthday, Mom. Of course I’m going to be here. I just wish you had given me a little advance warning, that’s all.”