February 1st.
Jessica rocked Arabella and fed her while Danny tucked Jackson and Sofia into bed.
The twins were asleep for now, but would more than likely be up again within the hour.
"Look at your pretty little eyes just staring at mama.. You are gorgeous, Bella Boo!" Jessica places a soft kiss on her forehead making Arabella smile.
"This time one year ago today.. Well it was crazy. Mommy and daddy weren't exactly getting along, and mommy wasn't taking care of herself very well. Sofia, Jackson and I were moving into this home, and everyone told me to take it easy.. I didn't listen, and I wish I would have. I'm sorry I didn't baby.. I went into labor with you and they did everything they possibly could to keep you in, but you were just a stubborn little thing and demanded to come out now! You were ready!" Jessica chuckles.
Arabella stopped eating and started laughing.
"Yeah you laugh now, but it wasn't funny then!
I was terrified I was going to lose you... You were so tiny and so weak.. I didn't think I would ever get to hold you in my arms." Jessica's eyes fill with tears.
"But look at you now... Look at us now! I have you in my arms because you are a fighter, Arabella. That's why I gave you that name.. Arabella Kaidyn.. It means Beautiful Little Fighter. That's what you are Bella Boo." Jessica says with tears rolling down her cheeks.
"My beautiful little fighter.
I'm sorry I couldn't keep you in longer.. I feel so guilty every time I give you your inhaler. If you would have stayed in just a little longer would you have had that problem? *Sighs* But you are still so person every way." She smiles and kisses her.
Danny walks in and sits down on the ground beside them.
"Were you listening to me?" Jessica smiles and wipes her tears.
"Maybe!"
She giggles and looks down at Arabella.
"She's not even eating anymore, why is my boob out?" She saying putting it into her cami.
"Hey I don't mind it." Danny smirks.
"Oh stop." She laughs.
Jessica burps the baby and Danny says, "It's been quite a journey with this one, hasn't it?"
"Definitely." She nods.
"I don't know if I ever did this, but thank you for being there with me in the hospital when I was in labor, even though I wasn't talking to you."
"Oh Jess, there's no reason to thank me. I love you and I love our baby, there's no way you could have kept me away."
Jessica gives him a small smile as he stands up then bends over and kisses her.
"I'm gonna go check on the boys."
"Okay." She smiles.
He kisses Arabella's head and leaves the room.
"Now you go night night and when you wake up in the morning. You'll be one! You'll be the birthday girl!" She smiles and kisses her cheek.
After Arabella was in bed she went into her bedroom.
"I'm still not used to Bella not sleeping with me."
"I know, but it's good for her, baby."
"Well not for me! She should wake up with her mommy on her birthday." Jessica pouts.
