Mako Mermaids: Rita Santos' Daughter

Chapter 8

Rita's POV:

Caitlan loves crawling everywhere! Except of course when she's having cuddles with mummy.

She's due her midday nap, and she just won't settle. Giggling and constantly crawling about on the bed. "Caitlan darling, it's nap time" I said softly, I never raise my voice at Caitlan, she may be slightly mischievous but she's only still a baby. My baby. She doesn't understand.

To no avail, Caitlan still wouldn't settle, I huffed back onto my pillows in defeat. I held back tears - I'm so exhausted. I then felt the bed move and Caitlan crawled next to me, I think she could see how exhausted I was. She laid down with tears in her eyes. Her lip quivering before bursting into tears. She thinks I'm angry with her, I can see it in her tiny tear-filled eyes. I couldn't hold back the tears anymore, they just gushed out. "Sweetheart, mummy's not angry with you. Come here" I opened my arms and Caitlan crawled next to me, snuggling in. I wiped my baby girl's tears away and planted a kiss on her forehead. Not even a second later, little snores were erupting from Caitlan - she's out like a light!

Being a parent really is exhausting, especially when I'm on my own and raising a baby. But I wouldn't change one single second of it. I wiped my own tears and moved strands of hair out of Caitlan's face. A loud snore erupted from her, I giggled slightly. I planted a kiss on her tiny forehead and dozed off myself.

After that well needed nap, both me and Caitlan were definitely refreshed. We were in the living room. I held Caitlan's tiny hands and helped her to walk about. I know she's nowhere near ready to walk unaided. Although I was helping her and her legs are slightly trembly, I could see the pride in her big smile.

I then got a whiff of a horrible smell. "Is that coming from you Little Miss Santos?" Caitlan looked up at me with a cheeky grin and shook her head. Her nappy needed changing. "Mmhm sure." I scooped her up and threw her in the air and caught her. Caitlan squealed with laughter. "Let's get you changed." I smiled and got the changing mat. Caitlan wriggled like crazy but I was able to change her nappy alright. Caitlan crawled onto my knee and snuggled in. I wrapped my arms around her and said "does mummy get a kiss sweetheart?" She looked up and smiled and stretched her neck up and gave me a kiss. "Thank you baby girl." I smiled and gently stroked the strands of hair out of Caitlan's face. After about a year and half, I still can't believe how lucky I am to have my beautiful baby girl.

That's this chapter guys! I hope y'all like it