Life In The Big Apple

almost Christmas

Lena's: POV
Frankie and I just got home from the children's hospital
The boys and girls were all smiles when we arrived
With special goodies and presents. It made my heart swell
to see them happy, the director of the hospital had the little gathering cater. There was plenty of food
The desserts l prepared were a big hit after receiving compliments from the Staff, Francesca enjoyed herself
She and some of the younger kids begin singing Christmas songs. Everyone had some hot chocolate
I wanted to show Frankie Christmas isn't just about getting gifts. And there are some people who didn't have
Money to go out and buy gifts for their love ones
I wanted my daughter to see how blessed she was
I had to explain to Frankie those children were sick
And fighting a terrible disease. and some of them may never get to go to their families, l didn't want to scare her
We have always been open and honest with Frankie and we didn't want her thinking life was One big fairy tale, Letting her know about the world we live in. It wasn't all
the black and white, Stef has talked to Frankie the dangers about talking to strangers and be aware of her surroundings at all times. We enter into the quietest of the house, the tree was lite up, mommy are we still gonna baked Christmas cookies Frankie asks me. Yes honey we are, l just need to go upstairs and check up on your sister
And changed my clothes, how bout you put something comfortable on. Lena tells Francesca, alright mommy
Francesca replies. We both go upstairs, Frankie went straight into her bedroom, l headed inside Ariana's room
She was sound asleep. My poor baby is sick on Christmas Eve, Sofia's was right under Ariana's arm snoring
I leaned down to give Ariana a kiss, her eyes begin to flutter open. Hi baby girl how ya feeling Lena said
Momma made some chicken noodle soup with stars
And she gave me a chamomile bubble bath, but I feel a little better than I did before. My throat isn't as sore
Momma gave that yucky stuff, Ariana tells me
Yeah I agree that medince is nasty but it will help you with your cold. Can I get you anything before I go change
Lena States, a hug and some pepper mint tea
Ariana replied. Lena gives Ariana the biggest hug as she hugs Lena's small waist, okay babe let go and get started on your special tea. I'm gonna make it with lots of love
So you can better faster ok Lena stated. She gets up from Ariana's bed and leaves the room, Lena walks down to hers and Stef's bedroom. Hey love how did everything go
Stef came out the bathroom wrapped up a towel her hair dripping wet, the bakery was busy as usual and the event at the hospital was nice, Lena tells Stef as she's removing her shoes. And putting them away in the closet then heads to the bathroom to wash her face and change out her clothes. Into some sweat pants and top, she came out the bathroom feeling refreshed. Stef l think we should put the girls presents out later on tonight, Lena told her wife to be
You don't have to worry about wrapping them up
Because l did it already Stef says. Lena doesn't respond
What's wrong are you mad Stef questions, no l'm fine
Lena States calmly. I'm gonna go downstairs and make Ariana some tea, and me and Frankie are going to bake some cookies. Lena responded, she leaves out the bedroom and goes down to the kitchen and saw Frankie has all the baking supplies out on the counter, Lena fills the tea kettle up with water. She turns on the stove
Francesca has on her apron and ready to bake
Lena went to get hers out the hook. Lena's was green