DNA or Nurture

Mother's Day

Two days later in school, Harper and Harvey are making Mother's Day cards in class since Sunday is Mother's Day.

Harvey makes a card for his mommy, Amelia and makes a card for Addison, his foster mom.

Harper makes a card for her mom, Amelia and a card for Addison, her foster mom.

On Sunday morning, Harper and Harvey woke up at four am to make breakfast in bed for Addison since it is Mother's Day.

"What should we make for Addison's breakfast?" Harvey asked

"You can get the cards, make coffee, and puts flowers in a vase with some water." Harper told her brother "I'll take care of the rest."

Harvey nodded, "Okay Sissy."

Harper cooks eggs, bacon, and sausage. She puts a slice of bread in the toaster. Meanwhile Harvey makes coffee in the coffee maker, then puts flowers and water in a vase. He gets the cards from his and Harper's backpacks.

After breakfast is done, Harper and Harvey put the food on a tray with the vase of flowers and the two cards. Then they walk upstairs to take the tray to Addison in her room.

"Happy Mother's Day!" Harper and Harvey announce to wake Addison up.

Addison wakes up, and sits in bed, "What's all this?" She is shocked but also pleasantly surprised. She didn't except Harper and Harvey to do anything for her since today is Mother's Day and she's not their mother.

"We know you didn't give us the gift of life." Harper started

"But in our hearts we know." Harvey added

Then together they said, "The love you feel is deep and real as if it had been so."

"For us to have each other is like a dream come true." Harvey stated

Then Harper added, "No you didn't give us the gift of life."

"Life gave us the gift of you." Harvey and Harper finished together

"Aw that's so sweet. Thanks kiddos." Addison told the kids

Harvey set down the tray in front of Addison, "Addie, Harper and I made you breakfast."

"Thanks buddy." Addison replied with a smile. Then she looked at Harper, "Thanks sweet girl."

"You're welcome, Addie." Harper stated "Thanks for taking such great care of my brother and I. I just wanted to show you how much you mean to us and that we love you."

Addison smiled and got up to hug Harper and Harvey, "Aw I love you both too. I love you so much."

"Love you too, Addie." Harvey said "Now read your cards."

Addison laughed slightly, "Okay. I will." She picked up the card from Harvey which said, "Happy Mother's Day, Addie. I know your not really my mom, but your like my mom. Thanks for being my temporary mom. I love you. Love, Harvey"

Then she picked up the card from Harper which said, "Happy Mother's Day, Addie. Thanks for taking care of me and showing me what a mom is supposed to do. I love you. Love, Harper."

"Thanks the cards are really sweet." Addison said with a smile

After Addison ate her breakfast, she got dressed and ready for the day. Harper and Harvey also got ready for the day, since it's Sunday and they have another meeting with their mom.

Addison drove to social service so the kids could see their mom.

Once they arrived and Harper and Harvey saw Amelia, they ran to their mom.

"Mommy, look I made you a card at school." Harvey said as he handed Amelia a card. "Happy Mother's Day."

"I made you a card too, mom." Harper added as she handed Amelia a card. "Happy Mother's Day, momma."

Amelia smiled and accept the cards from her kids, "Thanks my babies."

"Happy Mother's Day, Amelia." Addison told her

Amelia smiled, "Happy Mother's Day to you too, Addie."

"Me?" Addison questioned

Amelia nodded and explained , "Yes, you're taking care of my kids. A mother isn't someone who gives birth. A mother is someone who brings up a child with care and affection. That's what you're doing for my kids. You're a mother, Addie. Even if it's temporary."

"Thanks Amy." Addison replied

"No problem, Addie." Amelia stated

"Mommy?" Harvey asked "Can Sissy and I call Addison, mama Addie?"

Amelia smiled and nodded, "If it's okay with Addie, it's perfectly fine with me."

Harvey and Harper turned to look at Addison.

Addison laughed and nodded, "Yes my sweetlingss. It's perfectly okay."

Harper hugs Addison, "I love you momma Addie." Then she looks at Amelia, "I love you, mom."

"I love you, momma Addie." Harvey said as he hugs Addison

Addison hugs them back, "I love you too."

Amelia smiles. She glad her kids love Addison so much, because honestly. She loves Addison too.