Sturniolo Triplets One Shots

A Fun Day at the Park with Daddy (Matt)

It was a sunny Saturday morning, and the Sturniolo household buzzed with the sound of laughter and little feet pattering on the hardwood floors. Matt Sturniolo, still in his pajama pants and a t-shirt, stood in the kitchen, pouring cereal into two colorful bowls. His twin daughters, Emma and Lily, giggled as they tried to climb onto their chairs at the kitchen table.
"Need a hand, munchkins?" Matt asked, a smile spreading across his face.
"Daddy, I can do it!" Emma insisted, her determined little face scrunching up in concentration.
Lily, on the other hand, reached out for Matt, her big eyes pleading for help. Matt scooped her up and set her gently in her chair, ruffling her hair.
"Thanks, Daddy!" Lily said, beaming up at him.
"You're welcome, sweetheart," Matt replied, placing the bowls in front of his girls. "Now, eat up. We have a big day ahead of us."
The girls dug into their cereal with gusto, chatting excitedly about the day's plans. Matt listened with one ear, sipping his coffee and glancing out the window at the beautiful day unfolding outside.
After breakfast, Matt helped the girls get dressed, their room a flurry of dresses, bows, and shoes. Once everyone was ready, they piled into the family car, Matt making sure everyone was safely buckled in before heading to the park.
The park was bustling with families enjoying the warm weather. Matt held his daughters' hands as they walked towards the playground, the girls skipping with excitement.
"Daddy, can we go on the swings?" Emma asked, pointing eagerly.
"Of course," Matt said, leading them to the swings. He lifted Emma onto one and gave her a gentle push, her delighted laughter filling the air. Lily waited patiently for her turn, holding onto Matt's leg.
When it was Lily's turn, Matt pushed her gently too, watching both girls with a content smile. Their happiness was his happiness, and there was nothing he loved more than spending time with them.
After the swings, they explored the rest of the playground, Matt always nearby to catch them if they stumbled or needed help. He joined in their games of tag, pretending to be a monster chasing them, his playful roars making them scream with laughter.
When it was time for lunch, they found a shady spot under a big oak tree and spread out a picnic blanket. Matt unpacked the lunch he had prepared: sandwiches, fruit, and juice boxes.
"Yum, Daddy, these are my favorite!" Emma said, biting into her sandwich.
"Mine too," Lily added, her cheeks full of food.
"I'm glad you like them," Matt said, leaning back on his elbows and watching his daughters with a smile.
After lunch, they lay on the blanket, looking up at the sky and pointing out different shapes in the clouds. Matt listened to his daughters' imaginative descriptions, marveling at their creativity.
"Daddy, that cloud looks like a unicorn!" Lily exclaimed.
"And that one looks like a dragon!" Emma added.
Matt laughed, nodding in agreement. "You both have great imaginations."
As the afternoon wore on, the girls started to get sleepy. Matt gathered up their things and carried Lily, who had fallen asleep in his arms, back to the car. Emma walked beside him, holding onto his free hand.
When they got home, Matt tucked the girls into their beds for a nap, kissing their foreheads and whispering, "Sweet dreams, my loves."
He tiptoed out of the room and headed to the living room, where he finally took a moment to relax. He smiled to himself, thinking about the perfect day they had shared. Being a single dad wasn't always easy, but it was the most rewarding job he could imagine.
The girls' mother had left shortly after they were born, realizing she wasn't ready for motherhood. It had been a challenging adjustment, but Matt had stepped up without hesitation, determined to give his daughters all the love and support they needed.
As he sat on the couch, the soft sounds of his daughters' breathing drifting down the hallway, Matt felt a deep sense of contentment. He was exactly where he wanted to be, surrounded by love and laughter, cherishing every moment with his little girls.

Matt Sturniolo, a dedicated single father, spends a joyful day with his twin daughters, Emma and Lily, filled with playground adventures, imaginative play, and loving care.