Love Lasts Forever

cleaning

I glance around our cozy living room, taking in the sight of Charlie working tirelessly in his study. It's been six months since I gave birth to our adorable baby girl, Demi, and life has been a whirlwind ever since. His parents keep insisting that we hire a maid, but I just can't seem to let go of the feeling that I need to take care of my own home. And so, I continue to clean and care for Demi while Charlie handles his high-paying job from the comfort of our study. It's not easy, but I am determined to make it work.

As I watch Demi happily playing in her playpen, I can't help but feel a sense of overwhelming love for this little human. She brings so much joy into our lives, and I wouldn't trade her for anything in the world.

Charlie looks up from his work and notices me watching him. He smiles softly and says, "Hey, gorgeous. How are you holding up?"

I walk over to him and reply, "I'm exhausted, but Demi is worth it. She's such a good baby."

"She definitely is. And I'm so grateful for you, Harps. You're doing an amazing job taking care of her and our home."

"Thanks, Charlie. I really appreciate your support."

Just then, Demi starts to fuss, so I scoop her up and give her a cuddle. It's time for our visit to Cecily's house.  She and her fiancé Noah are probably taking a break from wedding planning.

As I bundle Demi up in her warm winter clothes, Charlie says, "I can't believe how fast she's growing. She's going to be a little snow princess."

I smile at him and say, "I know. It's bittersweet, but I'm so excited to watch her grow and experience new things."

We arrive at Cecily's house, and she greets us with a hug. "Come in! It's so good to see you guys. And look at Demi, she's getting so big!"

"Thanks, Cecily. She's such a joy," I say as I hand Demi over to her.

Cecily coos over Demi as Noah joins us. "How's it going, little one?" he says.

Demi giggles and kicks her legs in excitement.

Charlie and I share a look, and I can tell that he's as happy as I am. We spend the afternoon chatting and catching up with Cecily and Noah, and it's so nice to be surrounded by family.

As we leave, I say, "Thank you guys for having us over. It was so nice to escape the chaos of our house for a little bit."

"Of course, Harper. We love having you here. And don't worry, the chaos will settle down soon," Cecily says with a smile.

I nod and hug her. "I hope so."

As we drive home, Charlie reaches over and takes my hand. "You're doing an incredible job, Harper. I'm so proud of you."

I look over at him and smile. "Thanks, Charlie. That means a lot. I couldn't do this without you."

We arrive home, tired but happy. I know that the chaos of our life won't last forever, but for now, I'm grateful for the love and support of my family. And as I drift off to sleep, I can't wait to see what the future holds for us.