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Chapter 23: Adjusting

A little after 3am on Monday morning, 3 weeks after Avery was born. Rory was woken up by Avery fussing. She picked her up, fed her, and changed her before putting her back down in the bassinet that was next to the bed. At first Logan was waking up with Rory in the middle of the night, but he had to go back to work that day, so Rory insisted that he just sleep. It wasn't a big deal to her. Less than 15 minutes after Rory put Avery back down, she started crying. Rory managed to calm her down but as soon as she tried to put her back in the bassinet she started screaming again. She also cried when Rory sat down, meaning she was stuck walking around the room at almost 4 in the morning. Rory didn't even notice that Logan was awake until he was standing right next to her.

"Do you want a pacifier?" Logan asked quietly

Rory shook her head. "I tried, she won't take it"

"Alright" Logan sighed. "Give her to me"

"I'm ok. You have to work in the morning" Rory said. As tired as she was, she was on maternity leave and Avery was still a newborn who slept all day. She'd be able to take a nap during the day if she needs. Logan had to go to work, and she didn't want him to be exhausted.

"I also have to take care of my daughter" Logan said. "This is the third time you've been up with her tonight. Take a break. Get a little sleep"

"Ok" Rory said. She ended up falling asleep for longer than she expected to. She woke up a little after 6, and neither Logan or Avery were in the room. She headed downstairs to find them but on her way downstairs she saw them out of the corner of her eye in the nursery. Logan was asleep in the rocking chair, with Avery asleep on his chest. She couldn't resist taking a picture before gently taking Avery from Logan.

"No!" Logan said

"Relax" Rory said. "It's me"

"What time is it?"

"6:13" Rory told him

"Alright" Logan said. He got up and went to shower while Rory fed Avery.

After feeding the baby, Rory put her down in the crib and went to wake the kids. She went to wake the boys first. "It's time to get up"

"Ok" Ollie said, sleepily.

"Get dressed and brush your teeth, and I'll come help you with your hair" Rory said. After that she went into Amelia's room. "Time to wake up, babe"

"Can I match Bean?" Amelia asked. The first thing she asked every morning was if she could dress to match Avery.

"Yes" Rory said. "You pick one of your matchy outfits, and when I get Avery dressed I'll put her in the same thing"

While Rory did the kids hair, Logan got himself ready for work and then went downstairs to make coffee. "What do you want for breakfast?" He asked when Oliver walked into the kitchen.

"Bagel" Oliver said

"Do you need help?" Logan asked. The boys usually got their own breakfast ready in the morning, but sometimes they needed help if they were gonna use the toaster or anything else hot.

"I can do it"

"Ok"

A few minutes later everyone was downstairs, eating breakfast, and Logan was making lunch for Amelia while they ate. The school did give the kids lunch, but Amelia was very picky and refused to eat it, even if it was something she typically liked.

"Mel, what do you want for lunch?" Logan asked

"Ham and cheese. Celery. Pretzels. Juice box. Please and thank you" Amelia said. "And please take the crust off"