Maxerica

Merry Christmas

"Get up! Get up! Come on!" the twins yell while jumping on our bed.
Maxon sits up and grabs Eadlyn, making her giggle.
I smile at them and sit up. My smile falters a bit as I feel a little nauseous.
Ahren jumps on them. Maxon laughs and looks at me.
"You ok?" he asks, his smile falling a bit as well.
I smile.
"I'm great Maxon," I reply.
He smiles.
"Can we go see if Santa came now?" Ahren asks.
"Get your brother then wait outside the door," Maxon instructs with a smile.
"Ok!"
They both get up and run out.
We laugh.
"I guess they're excited," he says.
"Maybe a little."
"Let's head downstairs and make sure everything's ready."
"You go ahead. I'll be down in a minute."
"Why?"
"I just need to go to the bathroom and clean up a bit."
"Are you ok America?"
"I'm fine."
"Are you sure?"
"Yep."
"Alright I guess."
He kisses my cheek then gets up.
I watch as he leaves.
I sigh and go to the restroom.
I splash water onto my face, use the restroom, and grab my robe.

I place the hot chocolate tray onto the coffee table.
Maxon plugs in the tree as I check to make sure all the gifts are there and the stockings are ready.
"Looks good," Maxon says.
"You think?"
"Yep. Just like you," he says with a smile.
I roll my eyes.
"Can we come in?" Ahren yells from the other side of the door.
I go over and crack it open.
Ahren and Eadlyn look excited. Kaden looks tired still.
"Guess what," I say.
"What?" Eadlyn asks.
"I think Santa came last night."
"Can we see?" Ahren asks.
"I don't know."
"Please!" they both yell.
"Mmmm alright."
I open the door.
They both run in. Kaden just stands there with his blankie.
I smile and pick him up. He lays his head on my shoulder.
I go in and sit on the couch with him. I set him down next to me so he can open his gifts.
Maxon grabs everyone's stockings and hands them to them.
We all open them. Inside are small toys and candies.
We then take turns opening gifts.
Eadlyn gets lots of stuffed animals, coloring books, dolls, and fabrics.
Ahren gets books on animals and places on Earth, New coins from around the world, animal figures, and some fabrics.
Kaden gets action figures, stuffed animals, coloring stuff, and already made clothes.
They're very easy to buy for.
Maxon got a new camera, ties, and
I got candles, some jeans, and some sewing supplies.
"You guys like your stuff?" I ask.
"Yeah!" Ahren yells.
"Thank you," Eadlyn says.
"You guys are welcome," I reply.
Maxon sits by me with his camera.
Kaden lays his head down on my lap and goes to sleep.
"Someone's tired," I say, running my hand over his head.
"Seems like it," Maxon says.
I grab my hot chocolate from the table and look at the kids.
Ahren is going through his animal book and Eadlyn is coloring.
I smile at them.
A maid brings in orange cinnamon rolls and puts them on the table with plates.
Maxon gives the twins one each. He grabs one for himself. I grab two then lean back.
Maxon looks at me. I blush a bit.
"What?" I ask.
"Nothing."
I huff then eat the rolls.
Kaden wakes up.
"Can I have one?" he asks with a pout.
"Of course honey," I say.
I get him one and grab another for myself.
I give him his and we both eat our rolls.
"You're not going to be able to have Christmas dinner," Maxon says to me.
"Why not?" I ask while frowning at him.
"You're going to be full," be replies with a smile.
"Wow thanks."
I look away.
"Oh relax."
He puts his arm around me. I roll my eyes and lay my head against him.
"I knew you love me," he whispers.
"Whatever."
He kisses the side of my head. Kaden lays down with his head on my lap.
We spend the rest of the day relaxing and spending time together as a family until super.

Maxon and I walk into our room holding hands. We change into new pajamas since we wore the same ones all day.
We ate lots of food at dinner. Turkey, ham, sweet and mashed potatoes, noodles, corn, and so much more. We had three different pies and pumpkin roll for desert. I ate so much food. I don't know how I don't feel full at all anymore.
"Did you have a good Christmas?" Maxon asks.
"I did. You?"
"Yes, a very good one."
"Good. You like your camera?"
"Yeah. It's really nice and has good control."
"I was worried you wouldn't like it."
"I do. Now sit on the bed."
"Why?"
"Just do it."
I go over and sit on the bed. He grabs a wrapped box from the drawer of his nightstand.
"Oh Maxon. You didn't have to get me anything," I say.
"Of course I did."
He gives it to me.
I look at him then open it.
Inside the wrapped box is a heart necklace.
I get teary eyed as I look at it.
"Want me to put it on you?" he asks while smiling.
I nod.
He puts it on.
"You look beautiful," he tells me.
I start crying.
"What's wrong?" he asks.
"I love it so much."
"Oh, America. You don't need to cry."
"I love you," I say through tears.
"I love you too."
He hugs me. I hug him back until I calm down.
"I'm sorry," I say while wiping my face.
"Don't be."
Why am I so emotional?
I think about all the odd things that I've felt both today and yesterday. It hits me and my eyes widen.
"What?" Maxon asks.
"I'll be right back," I say while getting up.
"Are you ok?"
"I'm fine."
I kiss his cheek then go into the bathroom, closing the door.
I dig into the middle draw until I find what I need.

I run out of the bathroom with it in my hand and jump onto Maxon who was laying down.
He laughs.
"What are you doing?" he asks.
"Look!" I reply while holding up the positive pregnancy test.
He looks at it then to me.
"You're pregnant?!"
I nod through tears. He sits up and hugs me.
The guard rushes in after he hears us yelling and squealing.
Maxon kisses me hard. I kiss him back.
The guard leaves.
He moves back a bit and looks into my eyes.
"We're gonna have another baby?" he asks.
"Yeah."
I hug him again, and he lays down with me.
He turns off the light and pulls me close.