New Beginnings Karl Hoffmeister

Where Is He!?

Papa, Papa!”  Otto yelled excitedly as he ran into Karls study where you and Karl were looking over the honeymoon plans.

“What is it? What’s wrong?”  Karl’s head shot up. You smiled at the fact that he couldn’t tell the difference between an excited yell and a fearful one. It just shows how protective he is over his family.  It brought a smile to your lips and you mindlessly rubbed your hand over your belly as you thought of how protective he would be with your little one. 

“They are having a play day at school. All the kids in my grade, the grade above and the grade below can go and play sports and other games on the playground at the school. Can Elizabeth take me and drop me off? Please papa?”  He pleaded. Karl looked at you for confirmation.

“What does mama think?”  Karl raised an eyebrow looking at you.  

“I think it’s okay. It is Saturday and we're stuck in the house planning, may as well let him go out and have some fun with his friends.”  Otto looked at you both hopefully. 

“What time does this play day end?” Karl asked.  

“In 4 hours. But we can leave anytime before then all we have to do is call our guardians, the teachers will be there to watch us.”  He spoke a thousand miles a minute.  

“Alright I suppose it’s okay.”  Karl agreed.

“Yes!” Otto rejoiced. 

“Elizabeth will take you but when you want to come home you must call home first so Elizabeth can pick you up. You are not to walk home, understand?”  Karl added.

“Yes I understand.” He nodded his head. 

“Go have Elizabeth take you. Make sure your home for dinner Elizabeth is making your favorite.”  Karl told him.  

“Okay, bye papa, bye mama.”  He ran over and kissed both your cheeks then left to find Elizabeth.  

“He’s such a sweet boy.”  You gave a tearful smile as you looked at the door he just exited through. 

“Uh oh I see the hormones are kicking in.” Karl teased, taking the arm that was around your shoulder and pulling you against his chest. 

“It’s not funny.”  You grumble into his chest, your voice muffled by his chest. 

“Has anyone ever told you you’re cute when you pout?”  He chuckled.

“You’re annoying.”  He let out a full belly laugh. 

“It’ll get better.”  He kissed your temple and let you snuggle into him. “I can’t wait to see what kind of strange food cravings you have. According to Elizabeth Lotte had many very strange food cravings.”  He added, petting your hair. 

“I asked Elizabeth to go get pickles from the store yesterday. They’re hidden in the back of the fridge.”  You confessed.

“And it begins.” He chuckled. “Do you want to get some rest we’re pretty much done here. Everything's planned and should be up and running by the time we leave.” 

“A nap sounds good.”  You mumbled, still holding tight to his shirt.  

“Okay let's take you upstairs, I’ll put the radio on low and we can cuddle up and take a nice nap.”  

“M’Kay.”  You muttered, already falling asleep.  You both heard the front door shut which meant Elizabeth had taken Otto to the school for his play day.  

“Up you go.” Karl hoisted you up into his arms and carried you to your bedroom. 

“Mmm.”  You sighed happily when he placed you in bed and got in next to you spooning you from behind after he turned the radio on low like he said. “This is cozy.”