Christmas short stories

The Christmas Baby

I feel like a gigantic snow globe. It is December 24th, five days over my due date. I really need this baby to pop out of me today. Plus, it would be so cute to have a Christmas baby.

I am currently sitting on the couch watching a Christmas movie as my husband cooks in the kitchen. I snuggle into my fluffy blanket to try to get warmer. My husband hears me struggling so he comes over and sits by my side.

"What's the matter, my love?" He asks as he rubs his fingers through my hair.

"Nothing, I'm just really uncomfortable and cold." I explain and lean into his hand that is playing with my hair.

"Well I cant help much with the uncomfortableness, but I can help with your coldness." He says and pushes himself up from the couch.

He goes over to the fireplace and puts a few logs into it, he then gets a lighter and lights the fireplace. Once the fire is all set, he comes over to me and tucks a strand of my hair behind my ear.

"Would you like some hot chocolate or tea?" He asks.

"Hot chocolate please." I reply.

"Would you like a snack with your hot chocolate?" He asks.

"Yes, could I have a few of my cookies please?" I ask.

"Of course, my love. I'll be right back with your stuff." He replies and walks to the kitchen.

I continue watching my movie as I wait for him to finish making my hot chocolate and getting my snack. After a few minutes he comes back with the things I asked for and puts them on the coffee table before sitting next to me. I slowly sit up with the help of Connor and lean against the back of the couch. He gets my hot chocolate and gently rests it in my hands. I take a deep breath of the rich chocolate and sigh out with a soft smile. I bring the mug up to my lips and take a sip of the hot chocolate. After a few sips I give it back to Connor and he puts it back on the table.

"Do you need anything else, my love?" He asks.

"Could you lay down with me for a bit?" I ask as I lay myself back down and rest my head on the pillow.

"Well everything is in the oven right now, so I can lay down with you for a few." He explains.

He then lowers himself to and rests his head on my thigh. He places his hand on my lower stomach and massages it a bit. It feels so nice that I let out a loud sigh.

"Does that feel nice?" He asks with a slight chuckle escaping his lips.

I nod and close my eyes as he continues to massage my lower stomach. As he is doing this, I slowly relax into a deep slumber.

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I wake up alone on the couch, Connor no longer with me. I groan and push myself into a sitting position. I slip my feet into my slippers and slowly stand up. I walk into the kitchen and see Connor closing the oven door. I walk up behind him and hug him from behind.

"How was you nap, my love?" He asks as he turns around and wraps his arms around me.

"It was okay. I'm still tiered but I should start getting ready for dinner with the family." I explain as I lean my head into his chest and groan.

He rubs the back of my head and kisses my forehead.

"You don't need to dress up. Everyone will understand if you don't, given the circumstances." He says and rubs my stomach.