Not Used To It

XXI

"We need a vacation." Henry says.

"What's a vacation ?" The boys ask while Aaron just gurgles. I smile at him and wipe all the spit off his chin.

"A vacation is code for Daddy wants to get rid of you guys." I say and laugh at the way Henry glares at me. The kids immediately gasp, Aaron included.

"Whaaaat?"
" Daddy no !"
"Sh Mommy stop telling lies" The boys all say at once.

"Avan, what did I tell you about using the 'L' word?" I say and his eyes widen.

"Sorry right, stop telling stories Mommy." He corrects himself and I just roll my eyes. Damn kids.

"Daddy you want us to go away ?" Aiden says and he sounds like he's about to cry. I feel a little bad now. He takes a deep breath and frowns.

"Nooooooooo, come here." Henry says and he opens his arms to Aiden who goes running right into them.

"A vacation is something we all go on together to have fun, we relax, play and make memories." Henry explains. A tear falls down Aiden's face.

"What's wrong tyke?" Henry asks as he wipes the tear away.

"Will you leave us when we go on vacation ?" Aiden asks.

"Of course not Aid, I'll always be here. I want you guys to stay with me foreeevveeerr." Henry sings out and he pokes Aiden's neck causing him to smile and laugh. He kisses his cheek.

"Ew Daddy, don't kiss me." Aiden says. Henry looks at him in shock.

"What ? Why not ? You love my kisses." Henry questions.

"But Mommy said your lips are crusty, I don't want my cheeks to be crusty." Aiden answers and Henry looks at me.

Ah shit, these kids are gonna get me in a lifetime of trouble.

"Oh did she now?" Henry asks. Aiden nods his head while Avan and Ashton laughs.

"Ooooooooooooo." Avan says.

"Mommy's in troubleeeee." Ashton sings out. " Hey Daddy, what's a cunt?" Ashton asks and my eyes go wide.

"Alright boys that's enough, it's time for you play date. Go get ready to see Aunty Chloe and Uncle Jasper." I say pushing them out the kitchen.

"Hold on babe." Henry says. " Ashton come here, that's not a nice word and I don't want to hear you or anyone else use that word in this house or in this life. Understand ?" He says firmly. Ashton nods his head.

"But Mommy used it in this house. She called you it." Ashton spews out. I swoop him up and run out to the living room.

"Did I say something wrong ?" Ashton says and I just sigh.

"You just got Mommy in big trouble." I say and Ashton shrugs.

"Its okay, Daddy won't spank you too hard." Ashton says and I immediately hear laughter behind me. I just sit in shock. I know he isn't thinking of it like that but my kid just told me I'm going to get a spanking. Oh lord, this family.

"Okay stay here and watch tv." I say and I get up to leave. I just walk straight into our bedroom and sigh.

"I won't spank you too hard." Henry says and I jump.

"Sheesh you scared the piss outta me." I say as I place my hand over my heart.

"You called me a cunt." Henry says.

"That was a long time ago. It was when you were still being an asshole."

"You called my lips crusty."