It's classification day for Riley. he is finally 18 but when he gets his results things turn for the worst quickly when he has to stay with his brother until he gets assigned a Caregiver.
Emily is 20 and has been a Mommy without a little for 2 year...
I can barely sleep, it's finally my birthday and its my first one with a real proper family. Everyone has been being really sneaky round me recently so I can tell they have been planning for it for ages.
"Morning Dove" Mama says picking me up and kissing my cheek gently. Dada opens up the blinds and let's in some light to my bedroom.
"I think it's somebody's birthday today" Dada says with a smile. I squeal and clap excitedly.
Russo and Leah are stood by the door, they do a small countdown then say "happy birthday Riley" in unison raising their hands in the air. I copy them by raising my hands up in the air and letting out a squeal. Everyone goes downstairs while mama picks me out an outfit.
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It's so cute I clap my hands excitedly. "Do you like it birthday boy?" Mama asks. I babble back and squeal. "Yes Dove I know" she says in a soft voice. Mama helps me get dressed, then we go downstairs.
There is a small pile of presents for me that I can't wait to open. "Ma ma maaaa" I bounce in mama's arms as she carries me closer. As I am seated in my highchair the first present is slid over to me.
I excitedly tear back the wrapping paper and open the box. It's a soft light brown bear teddy, I hug it tight. Squealing excitedly.
The next gift is a coloring book, then a new pair of jammies and a few other small things. Not a single gift from mama yet. "Maaa" I whine.
"Mama's gift to you isn't for now" Mama says softly. She kisses my forehead gently which makes me much less sad. Damon makes me special pancakes with strawberries, marshmallows and white chocolate.
Russo and Leah sit with me while I watch TV. I put on Paw Patrol because it's the bestest!!!
Chase is even allowed on the couch but only when Russo is sat on Dada's lap because Russo is scared of Chase. But I think Chase is cool, he is very big but very cuddly and he is the bestest dog in the world.
Later we all go on a walk except mama. Well I say in the stroller but I got to enjoy the breeze and the sky was nice to look at. Lots of clouds in fun shapes, I even saw a butterfly go past. I wanted to catch it but it flew away..
When we get home Dada waits outside with me for awhile longer. After a few minutes he checks his phone then we both go inside. It's so dark, I don't like the dark.
"Ma" I whine into the void of Darkness.
"SURPRISE" The lights go on and lots of people are there. Some in nice clothes and some are littles like me. Mama is standing in the middle of it all, she walks towards me and takes me our the stroller. Holding me close and kissing me cheeks repeatedly.
"Happy birthday Dove" She says softly. She sets me down in the okay pen with all these littles I have never met before. They are all playing and babbling which makes me so happy. I pick up some blocks and play too, we are all playing together and it's so nice.
I hear some of the adults saying how cute I am which is so true. After playing for awhile all the littles are picked up by their adult and held. Mama carries Me to the couch and sits me on her lap.
They all song happy birthday to me as my cake is brought out, I'm so excited. I'm bouncing lightly and squealing to get some of my excitement out. At the end of the song I do a big breath and blow out my candles. Everyone cheers and claps for me.
The cake is a vanilla cake with raspberry jam, it's so yummy. After cake there is more playing and Mama even says they can come back for playdates.
Mama cleans up with my help of course and afterwards I get to have some milk. Mama's skin is just so soft. She is watching TV or something, I don't really care. I giggle halfway through feeding because I feet Chase's wet tongue on my feet. It tickles and makes my feet feel all funny.
When I'm all done mama gets me changed into my new jammies, they are star ones with blue stars. They are so cute and it's so soft and comfy.
Mama takes a picture of me in my jammies so I give her a big cheesy smile which makes her giggle. I get to cuddle up with mama in her bed for awhile to hear a bedtime story. She reads me the Gruffalo. It's such a good story, I like the mouse. He is so smart.
I let out a small yawn after the story and Dada kisses me goodnight. Mama takes me to bed, tucking me in.
"Did you have a good day dove?" Mama asks me with a smile.
"Ma ma ma" I say back in a happy tone, she smiles and gently strokes my cheek with her fingers.
"Goodnight Dove, mama loves you so much" She kisses my forehead gently.
I'm so happy I could cry, for years I have dreamed of having a birthday like this and it's finally come true. I love my mama so much because she does so much for me... Happy birthday to me.
