The next day I was up bright and early, making breakfast for everyone. I wanted to make sure they all ate good. I swear I spoil my kids, but I also discipline they behinds.
While I was making the pancakes, Nicole came waltzing into the kitchen, rubbing her eyes.
"Good morning sleeping beauty. How're you feeling?" I say.
"Tired." She answered.
"I was expecting that answer." I say.
She walks up to me, groaning as she laid her head on my shoulder.
"Would you mind being mommy's big helper today and help decorate for the boys?" I ask.
She nods excitedly. I smile.
She's always loved helping me.
"Thank you." I say.
"You're welcome." She said.
I kiss her forehead and she makes her way to the island counter.
"Where's dad?" She asked.
"He went home after you all fell asleep last night. He'll be here at around 4:30 though." I say.
"Okay." She says.
I finish with the pancakes and eggs, beginning the sausage.
"Can you go wake up your brothers and Cam for me?" I say.
"Mhm." She replies.
I hear retreating footsteps. I flip the sausages over then grab 7 plates out of the cabinet.
I was just plating the food when the boys walked in.
"Good morning to you all. And Happy Birthday twins." I say.
"Thanks mom." Both reply.
"Good morning mom." Jordan says.
"Good morning mommy." Elijah says.
"Mornin mama." Cameron says in her 3 year old voice.
Jaylen put her in her chair. I cut up her pancakes and sausage before putting her plate in front of her. The others grab their own plates. We then pray before eating our food.
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KAN Happy 14th Birthday to my oldest boys. Jayden Alexander and Jaylen Dakota. You both bring me so much joy and I'm proud of the young men you've become. I love you both entirely too much. My first borns, growing up right before my very eyes. You guys are 2 of 7, but mean more than words can say. Thank you for letting me be your mommy.
I posted that about 4 hours ago. Right now I'm just setting up the backyard with the decorations. Nicole was out front hanging balloons up.
As I walked back into the house, she was walking back in with Dak behind her.
