little family >> Lilo

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Turning in bed, my eyes slowly open. I glance at the clock and see it's only 6:30. Letting out a sigh I look over at my husband and smile. His hair messy against the pillow his head was resting on, pink lips parted slightly as soft snores ring out. I lean down and press my lips to his cheek and notice his eyelids flutter, though he shows no signs in waking up.

Standing up I walk quietly to Harry's room and see him sitting up in his crib, sucking on his dummy. I notice he's grabbing onto his toes with his free hand and I giggle. His head lifts up quickly, curls bouncing. His dummy drops out of his mouth and he bounces in his spot.

"Da! Da!" he squeals, arms up and flailing around. I coo and walk closer, picking him up.

He giggles and squeals when I start to tickle his sides. He wiggles in my arms and i smile. Harry then grabs my nose and holds it.

"Mine." he states and I laugh.

"You silly goose. " I poke his nose. Harry giggles and cuddles into me. Kissing his forehead, i rub my thumb over his hand lightly.

"Is your nappy full baby?" I ask already knowing the answer and walk to the changing table.

He opens and closes his palm with a frown.

"Nap- Nap.. py." he stutters and I nod.

"Yes, Hazza. Your nappy. You peepee in it." I explain, changing him.

"Peepee!" he shrieks and then giggles. I chuckle and redress him, picking him up again.

"Let's go see if Zayn and Niall are awake."

Walking to Niall's room I let Harry push the door open. Niall was sleeping with his blue blanket, thumb in his mouth. I smile fondly and put Harry down.

"Why don't you wake Nialller up?" I ask and he nods furiously, running as fast as his little legs could take him to Niall's bed. Harry grips the sheets and pulls himself up slowly before crawling onto Niall.

As I watch Harry poke Niall and pull on his blanket, I hear a small voice behind me.

"Daddy?" Turning I see a sleepy Zayn standing there. Hair a mess while he grips his teddy bear Liam gave him two years ago. I smile and open my arms, bending down on one knee. He runs forward and jumps on me, wrapping his arms and legs around me.

"Good morning bugaboo. How did you sleep?" I ask stroking his hair. Zayn lays his head on my shoulder, a little sigh escaping his lips.

"I slept good daddy." I turn around to see Harry pulling Niall's hair.

"Hazza no. Don't pull his hair." I scold, walking to the bed. I put Zayn down beside the bed and bend down. Niall's eyes open slowly as I pry Harry's hands away.

"Mornin' daddy." Niall mumbles while rubbing his eyes. Harry pokes Niall's arm

"NiNi! 'orin Ni." Harry yells before giggling. Niall smiles and sits up

"Mornin' Hazza." I brush hair back from his forehead and kiss his nose.

"Ready to make breakfast?" I ask him and he nods happily

"Food!" he slides off the bed and runs off, giggling. I chuckle and look after him before turning my attention Harry.

"Let's go make breakfast for everyone!" I cheer and he squeals, bouncing on the bed

" yay! 'ancakes! 'ancakes!" I laugh and pick him up, grabbing Zayn's hand.

"Zi will you do daddy a big favor?" I ask looking down at him. He nods, smiling up at me

"Will you wake up papa while I start breakfast?"

"okay, daddy!" he says and runs off.

I start to walk down the stairs and bounce Harry on my hip, making him squeak and laugh. I kiss his nose and walk into the kitchen, putting Harry in his high chair. Turning to the fridge i see Niall rummaging through it, babbling to himself.

I sneak up behind him and pick him up. He squeals.

"Daddy! Daddy no up. Down!" he yells wiggling around. I start to tickle him and he squeaks, bursting into little giggles. I hear Liam come in before I see him. Niall's eyes widen and he makes grabby hands while still laughing.

"Papa help! Daddy tickle me" he squeals.

Liam laughs and swoops in, taking Niall from me

"Super papa to the rescue!" Liam yells, running around the kitchen with Niall on his shoulders. Niall's shrieks and childish laughter fill the kitchen. Harry bangs on his high chair and kicks his legs, giggling. I watch with a smile before feeling a little hand grab mine.

Looking down I see Zayn smiling up at me. He's always been the shy one, constantly sticking to my side. I pick him up and his legs wrap around me as he rests on my hip. Liam finally puts Niall down and walks over to Harry who was waving his hands

"papa!" Harry yells and starts to kick his legs again. Liam chuckles and picks him up, kissing his nose

"Hi ducky." he coos.

I pick Niall up and walk to the living room. Placing Zayn down first, I put on spongebob. Niall grins and squirms around in my arms.

"sponge! daddy down. watch sponge." i smile and set him down next to Zayn. I kiss both their foreheads before I walk back to the kitchen and start to make pancakes. As I'm whisking the pancake mix, I feel arms wrap around me. I smile and lean into Liam's embrace as his head drops onto my shoulder.

"Harry is with the boys watching spongebob. Do you want any help?" Liam asks, rubbing my hip. I smile and shake my head

"No baby, thank you though. Go watch TV with the boys before you leave for work." Liam pecks my cheek

"Alright, I love you." I smile and nod

"Love you too."

I quickly finish breakfast and call the boys.

"Boys! Come eat." I hear three different pairs of little feet running to the kitchen. Niall comes in first, racing to the chair. He tries to climb up and I laugh softly, helping him into his seat. Zayn is next, walking in while holding Harry's hand. I lift Harry up and place him in his high chair. When I turn around I see Liam helping Zayn into his chair.

I grab their plates and set it down in front of them. Once I was seated everyone started eating. I cut Harry's pancakes into little pieces and poured a small gallop of syrup at the corner of his plate. Taking his fork and dipping a piece into the syrup, I fed him. He clapped his hands and smiles

"Yum Yum Dada!" I chuckle and continue to feed him.

"Papa I icky." I hear Niall whine and I look up to see syrup all over his face and hands.

I shake my head

"Nialller what did I tell you last time we had pancakes?" Liam asks and Niall looks at the table with a pout

"don' use too much." he mumbles. I stand up and pick him up.

"I'll give him a bath." I state but liam stands up.

"It's okay Lou, let me do it." He says with a smile

"Are up sure Li? You have to get ready for work." I tell him, rubbing Niall's back soothingly as he starts to squirm because he's too sticky. Liam nods and takes Niall from me.

"Dada yum yum?" Harry asks from behind me. I turn to look at him and see him waving a piece of pancake. I smile and sit down, continuing to feed him.

I look across the table to Zayn and see him eating silently.

"Bugaboo come sit next to daddy and eat." he looks up and smiles before nodding. He grabs his plate and toddles to the chair next to me. I grab his plate and place it next to mine before helping him into the chair. He starts to eat again and I stroke his hair lightly before I start to feed Harry again.

'I love my boys.' I think to myself