Hard Times Purify

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2 years later . . .

Zih ,

"Zuri , if you don't come pick up your toys ! How many times do I have to tell you Nonni ?" I yelled down the stairs to Zuri .

Her and Kartion was sitting in the living room watching Cars 2 . I know she heard me the other 3 times . In the middle of doing all of our laundry , I almost tripped over her little plastic princess high heels and dolls . She was killing me . I swear she left toys anywhere .

"Ok mommy ." She yelled back .

"No , don't ok mommy me and do it later . Come do it now . Kartion , pause the movie ." I told her and him , gathering up their clothes , separating them as well , so when I throw them in the laundry shoot , it'll be easy to just place them in the washer .

Seconds later , her small feet were heard running up the stairs .

"Stop running Nonni." . Those steps were marble and lord knows Im not trying to be in anyone's ER because she fell .

When she finally emerged in her bedroom , she quickly began to pick up toys and stuff others under the bed .

"Don't put them under the bed Zuri . Place them in the toy box please !" I stressed .

This little girl knows she'll try anybody .

When she finished putting up her toys , I assisted her with making up her bed . Soon she was off . Running down the stairs once again .

Today was their last day of summer vacation . Zuri was going back to pre-school , and my big boy was starting his first day of 2nd grade . Yup 2nd ! 6 years old and being put in 2nd grade classes . I already had their first day fits hanging up in their closest . Zuri hair was washed and done up in the 5 long pony tails that she loves so much . Karti took Kartion to get a fresh cut as well . The two was enjoying a movie , before bath time and bed .

These two years of marriage have been nothing short of perfect . I've graduated from college last spring and have a degree in Business and Marketing , and is currently enrolled in law school . Karti is still Karti but no one can change that . My dad , Karen , Jesus and Maria are all doing fine as well . So far things have been going very good . Too good if I might add .

After placing the second load in the washer and the first in the dryer , I made my way back u the basement stairs .

"Daddy!!!" I heard the kids yell .

I watched as Karti walked through the foyer and into the living room .

"Wassup Munchkins ?" he smiled , flopping on the couch , taking both of them into his arms .

I blushed a little . I loved Karti as a father . He's honestly the best .

"Hey baby ." He said , standing up and kissing me on my lips softy .

"Hey." I replied . Sitting in the chair .

The kids movie was slowly coming to an end . They already ate dinner and soon they would be getting in the tub .

"Your food is in the microwave ." I told him , turning my attention back to the television , only for it to be diverted when Zuri pulled Kartion's blanket off him .

"Stop it Zuri !" I told her , giving her that "try me" look .

"Daddy ......." She trialed , thinking that would stop me from giving her a spanking .

"Whats the matter princess ?" Karti asked , midway into the kitchen .

"Mommy ." She simply said .