lavender blessings

the family and friends visit

⭐️ I knew the second I met you that there was something about you I needed. Turns out it wasn't something at all. It was just you ⭐️

month: 7th

I was throwing a big baby shower, and Tom and I invited all our friends and family to join us. I was pretty excited, to be honest. It had been a while since I last saw our own friends and our own families. But, they were so ecstatic to hear about our soon-to-be baby Jared. Which, I still love that name.

The party wasn't going to start until 7 at night, and it was already 12:45. We had decorations up and everything, we just waited for the guests to be here. Since we're in England, my family's in Norway and it takes them about 2 hours to get here. That's why we're hosting this at 7. They'll be leaving around 3.

Anyway, it was lunch time and I was already starving. Like, incredibly starving. My tummy rumbled a bit, and I blushed in embarrassment. However, Tom chuckled.

"What would you like to eat, my princess?" Tom chuckled.

"... You?" I slyly remarked.

Tom chuckled a bit more. "Nice one, sparky."

"But, I'll just have some seafood I guess. I've been craving that a lot!!"

⭐️

I ate my food while sitting against Tom on the couch. His hands were on my tummy, occasionally rubbing but they were there. My stomach was pretty big for seven months; Jared's most likely a big baby or I'm just fat. I decided to wear jeans, but that was a bad idea because they wouldn't button up.

"Honey, do you wanna change into more comfortable pants?" Tom asked me, placing a soft kiss on my neck.

"Yes... Can you bring me a pair?" I ask.

"Of course, babe..." He got up and went to go get me a pair of pants. By the time he came back, I was done eating and was pretty full. I slowly sat up and went to put on the better pair of pants.

Now it was 1:25 and I was just laying down on my bed on my side. I felt Jared move a bit inside me, and that felt like my stomach flipped. It was a soft, fluttery type of movement. Slowly, my hand rubs a bit more.

"How are you doing in there, baby boy?" I just had to ask.

Jared must have liked the sound of my voice because I felt him put his tiny little hand on my big hand. I gently pulled away to see a little hand print that made me almost tear up. I couldn't wait to see him; I wondered if he was so excited to see me...

Now, I felt a soft kick that made me gasp a bit. Man, he was pretty strong because it even hurt a little bit. I bet he was dying to get out of there. Slowly I pull up my shirt to expose my stomach. It was still round, and it occasionally rise and fell. I still couldn't grasp the fact that inside me... Was a soon to be person.

Slowly, I look up and I notice Tom come into the room. I moved a bit to sit up, but that was about it. He went over to me, and he sat beside me. My heart still skipped a beat from seeing him... He was so breathtaking.

"How's Jared doing?" Tom asked me.

"He's doing good... He's probably dying to get out of there," I chuckled a bit.

Tom snickered, and then he lay beside me. His arm goes around me, and I slowly succumb into his arms. He pressed a soft kiss against my forehead.

"... I can't wait until our friends and family come to see us," I breathed softly.

"Me neither... I bet your mama would be so happy... Her first grandchild.."

"Yeah," I agreed, then yawning a bit.

"Well, do you wanna nap for an hour or two?" He asked me.

"An hour sounds good, and I'll set a timer," I said, pulling my phone out to start a timer.

Slowly, I drifted off to sleep, cuddling more into Tom's arms...

⭐️

I woke up and looked at my phone for the time. It was 2:45, and I felt well refreshed. Poor Tom was still asleep, and I was still so excited.

Slowly, I pulled down my shirt and got up. I made my way downstairs into the kitchen. My legs were big and kinda sore, but I didn't care. I went to go grab a drink, and I got a Coca Cola instead. I drank it down pretty fast; they were delicious after all.

I decided to crash onto the couch and read a book. I was just waiting for Tom to wake up, and sure enough, a half hour later, he did.

He still kind of looked... Tired. I left him be, and he went to go get a drink. My book was a bit more interesting.

While in the middle of reading, I got a text from my mama. They were on their way now to our house, and I squealed a bit. I was so euphoric to see my family again.

Hours went by, and soon enough, all our friends and family were here. They were all so shocked to see me, but in a good way of course. I decided to be a bit more fancier than usual and slipped on a pair of black jeans that were buttonless along with a red flannel. It was unbuttoned, but there was a black shirt underneath it.

My mama, Kjersti, was so ecstatic to see me. Her face just lit up when I saw her walk in the door, and she hugged me so tight when she saw me. I hugged back close.

Soon enough, Tom and I opened all our gifts. We had gotten a bunch of clothes, books, toys, and other necessities. But my mama went overboard and had bought us a crib that will be shipped to us soon. I literally hugged her so tight when she told us; we had been looking everywhere for a crib that was cheep.

Eventually, Edd and Matt came over to us and wished us all a "congratulations!" But, what I noticed was that Edd's stomach protruded out a bit, and since I was his best friend, I didn't say anything. But... Matt said it anyway.

"Hey! Did you know Edd's having a little one himself?" Matt said excitedly.

"I know now," I laughed.

"Yeah! He's about 3 months now, and I'm so excited since I'm the father!!" Matt squealed and Edd blushed profusely.

"Aww! I'm so happy for you guys!" I gushed, giving them both a hug. I had a feeling these two were dating.

Tom then joined in on the hug, and I started to cry. It was a happy cry at least, but... It was just so heartwarming to be a big, happy, complete family.