the IT girl

A New Year, New Goals

Lando was back into training mode, gearing up for the upcoming F1 season. Even as his racing schedule grew more intense, he and Lily made a promise to keep finding time for their family.

On this particular morning, Lando was up early, packing his gear for a workout session. Gemma was up, too, babbling in her crib. Lily, still half asleep, gave Lando a sleepy smile as he scooped Gemma up in his arms.

"Looks like someone wanted to see me off," he chuckled, kissing Gemma's cheek. "I'm telling you, she's a future early riser, just like her dad."

Lily stretched and sat up, watching them with a warm smile. "We'll be here when you get back," she murmured. "Maybe we can all go out for lunch afterward?"

"Sounds like a plan," he said, winking at her. "And when I get back, I'll finally beat you at our little go-kart race."

"Oh, really?" Lily grinned. "Challenge accepted!"

With that, Lando headed out, and Lily spent the morning playing with Gemma, reading her storybooks and introducing her to new toys. The sound of her daughter's laughter filled the house, making every moment feel more precious.

By noon, Lando was back, his face flushed from training. "Ready to be the reigning go-kart champion?" he teased, changing into casual clothes.

Lily just laughed. They drove to a nearby karting track, where they strapped into the karts and got ready to race. Lando took off quickly, but Lily was just as competitive, keeping up with him at every turn. Gemma watched from the sidelines with a babysitter, her little hands clapping as her parents zoomed by.

In the end, Lando edged out just barely, winning by a fraction of a second. "Guess that's one for me!" he laughed, pulling Lily into a hug as they left the karts.

They wrapped up the day with lunch at a cozy restaurant, reminiscing about their past year together and talking about the year ahead. Between races, fashion shows, and now with Gemma in their lives, they both knew the upcoming year would be a whirlwind. But as long as they had each other, they felt ready for whatever came their way.

The evening ended with them putting Gemma to sleep and sharing a quiet moment on the couch. Lando held Lily close, his fingers intertwined with hers. "No matter how busy things get, we'll make it work," he whispered, kissing her forehead.

"With you, I have no doubts," Lily replied, leaning into him, her heart full and content.