In The Blink Of An Eye

Turn Back Around!

Sunday morning came rolling around before I could even blink. I guess it's true what they say, time really does fly by when you're having a great time. When I tell you I felt like a kid in a candy store just excited to grab all the candy and have fun, that's how I felt waiting for my siblings to come. I couldn't wait to hug them both and give them the biggest kiss. I knew that they were in school and they were both safe and sound but I truly hated being away from them. We've always been close but the entire situation with Brayden really brought all of us even closer. We learned to appreciate each other and all the love we have. I guess it's not hard to see how quickly things can vanish and disappear before your eyes.

"What time are Aileen and Liam arriving?" My dad asked.

"They should be arriving any minute now."

Wow, speak of perfect timing. Just as I finished saying that, there was a knock on the door. I quickly rushed over and opened it to see both of them standing there with the biggest grin on their faces.

"You two!!! I missed you guys so much" I exclaimed as I pulled them both in for a hug.

"Whoa whoa hold up! Exactly how far along are you?" Joked Aileen.

"Seriously though! You look like you're getting ready to pop. You were that big at 7 months with Lilli" continued Liam.

"Hehehe okay you two calm down! I know I'm all belly but it's not that big..."

"Oh no, it's big!!! For God sake I barely was able to hug you."

"Aileen shut up hehe you're so extra."

"I'm just joking, you look beautiful! Pregnancy really does suit you."

"I second that!"

"Thank you guys. Now come on in before my water breaks hehehe."

When I tell you Lilli freaked out when she saw them, she freaked out!!! God it felt so good seeing my family all together again. I would give anything in the world to have my mom here with us and have her meet our son. But, I know that she is always with us and I will make sure that my son knows all about his grandma. He might never get to meet her in person but for as long as I am alive, I will make sure that both of my kids know all about their grandparents.

Speaking of grandparents, Lilli and I are going with Jake to Evan's parents house for Christmas.

It's been a very long time since Lilli and I have seen them in person and it was time to do that now that we were officially back in Duskwood. As excited as I was to see them, I was also kind of nervous because I didn't know how they were going to feel about Jake or the fact that I was pregnant again. The last thing I'd want them to think was that I was replacing their son or trying to get Lilli a new father. Lilli was very well aware that Jake was her new dad but that Evan will forever be her real dad.

It feels surreal that it's been five in a half years since Evan died. It completely slipped my mind until I had to mention Lilli's age to someone and I stopped in my tracks because I can't believe that it's been that long. I still miss him so much that at times it feels like I can hear his voice and laughter. It's hard not to think about him especially when I look at Lilli and see him in everything she does. The older she gets the more she reminds me of him and the more she looks like her dad.

"What are you guys planning on naming the baby?" Asked Aileen.

"We're letting Lilli decide on the name. So we don't know yet until she tells us."

"That's sweet. I'm sure she will pick out a beautiful name" continued Liam.

"Okay but the real question is...do you know the gender of the baby?"