Orchards and Moonlight - a Mialotte story (TNN)

Baby Brother

After spending some time with Charlotte and their newborn son, Mia decided it was time for their daughters, Grace and Felicity, to meet their baby brother. She knew how excited they had been about becoming big sisters, and she wanted them to share in this special moment as soon as possible.

Mia gave Charlotte a gentle kiss on the forehead before slipping out of the hospital room. "I'll be back soon with the girls," she promised, her voice filled with warmth and excitement.

As she drove home, Mia couldn't help but think about how much their lives had changed in just a few short hours. Their family had grown, and she was eager to see how Grace and Felicity would react to meeting little Oliver. They had been talking about their baby brother for months, and now he was finally here.

When Mia arrived home, she found Grace and Felicity in the living room, playing with their toys. As soon as they saw her, they jumped up, their faces lighting up with anticipation.

"Mama! Is the baby here?" Grace asked, her eyes wide with excitement.

Mia smiled and knelt down to their level. "Yes, your baby brother is here," she said, her voice full of love. "Would you like to come to the hospital with me to meet him?"

Felicity, who had been a little more reserved about the idea of a new sibling, suddenly seemed to forget all her previous concerns. "Yes, yes! We want to meet him!" she exclaimed, grabbing Grace's hand.

Mia quickly helped them into their coats and buckled them into their car seats. The drive back to the hospital was filled with the girls' excited chatter as they imagined what their baby brother would be like. Mia couldn't help but smile at their enthusiasm.

When they arrived at the hospital, Mia led Grace and Felicity down the hallway to the maternity ward. As they approached Charlotte's room, Mia paused and knelt down to the girls again. "Remember, your baby brother is very small, so we have to be gentle with him," she reminded them softly.

Both girls nodded eagerly, their eyes wide with anticipation. Mia took a deep breath and opened the door, leading them inside.

Charlotte was sitting up in bed, cradling Oliver in her arms. Her face lit up when she saw Mia and the girls. "Come here, my loves," she said, her voice soft and welcoming.

Grace and Felicity rushed to the bedside, their eyes glued to the tiny bundle in Charlotte's arms. "He's so small," Grace whispered, her voice full of wonder.

Felicity, who had been standing on tiptoe to get a better look, reached out hesitantly. "Can I touch him?" she asked, her voice filled with awe.

Charlotte smiled and nodded. "Of course. Just be very gentle."

Mia watched with a full heart as her daughters carefully reached out to touch their baby brother's tiny hand. Oliver stirred slightly at their touch, his little fingers curling around Grace's and Felicity's in a moment that seemed almost magical.

"He's perfect," Felicity whispered, her earlier reservations completely gone.

Grace, who had been grinning from ear to ear, looked up at Mia and Charlotte. "We're going to be the best big sisters ever," she declared with confidence.

Mia felt a lump in her throat as she watched her daughters bond with their new brother. This was the moment she had been waiting for—the moment when their family truly felt complete. She wrapped an arm around each of the girls, pulling them close as they all gazed at little Oliver together.

"You already are," Mia said softly, her voice filled with love. "You already are."

Grace and Felicity sat eagerly at the foot of Charlotte's hospital bed, their small legs dangling off the edge as they leaned in close to their moms. The excitement in the room was palpable, their little voices bubbling over with ideas about all the things they wanted to do with their new baby brother once he was a bit older.