Khali POV
As much as I wanted to go back to sleep, Katelynn wasn't having it. This baby kept on wiggling, rubbing her hands against my face, and trying to actually crawl on me. I tried to get her to go to sleep but she only put her head down for a few minutes. All of those sleepless nights have caught up with me real talk.
"Baby girl..." I mumbled. "Do you think you could possibly let me sleep for like, oh I don't know, eight more hours? He... Sh... Uh dang I'd just be satisfied with eight more minutes."
She started fussing at me and moving her hands and body around more. I put both of my hands on her to prevent her from falling off of me.
"I'll take that as a no. Well come on baby, let's..." I blew a breath from my mouth. "Get this day started."
I took her into the bathroom and gave her a little bath first, which wasn't all that easy to do. She kept splashing around in the water and trying to wiggle away from me as I attempted to wash her back. I was starting to get mad because I'm already so damn tired, but then she gave me a smile and a giggle.
"You need to stop doing that." I shook my head with a huge smile on my face. I tried my best to be firm with her but I can't. Not even when I'm sleep deprived. I sense that this'll be a big problem when she gets older.
After her little bath, I wrapped her up in a towel and dried her off then I got her ready for the day. I ended up putting an all black outfit on her. These other little boys ain't got no business looking at her, and if she gets dressed up too cute, they'll practically be drooling over her. Well but I mean they might be drooling anyway if they're around her age. Umm, pun intended then I guess!
I took her out the bathroom then sat her on her play mat while I took a short time to get ready. It only took me about fifteen minutes to shower and get dressed. I put on some jeans, a white v neck, a gray jacket, and some black shoes. I always dress basic as fuck. If I had my way I'd wear basketball shorts and sweats all the time, just because they're comfortable.
When I came out the bathroom, surprisingly, Katie was still on her play mat. I grabbed her then left out the room.
All I could hear was laughter coming from the kitchen. I started not to go in there or say anything, but Asia would find out I was gone anyway. She'd probably get mad if I didn't tell her where I was taking my daughter. I don't want to argue with her. We've been doing a really good job of not arguing for the last few days. I consider that an accomplishment and I'm not trying to do anything to break that streak.
I figure this morning would be a good time to go ahead and attempt to find Khalid something for his birthday. I'll probably end up getting him more clothes, shoes, and toys. After that I might even take Katie to the park for a while.
"Good morning." I said as I came into the kitchen.
Asia's bright smile stayed on her face but Nova's lessened. She looked back down at her bacon and yogurt to avoid me.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa! What gave you the impression that I wanted my baby to look Gothic?" Asia asked with attitude lacing her voice.
"You shouldn't put all her black clothes together then, honey." I forced a smile on my face. "Oh by the way, does she need to be fed? I wanted to take her out with me."
Asia grabbed her from my arms then she lightly smiled again. "I fed her earlier but you'll probably have to feed her before y'all get back. I'll be right back. Y'all talk. Really, I'm over the past. Don't make things so awkward."
She walked out the room so I went over and leaned against the island.
"So..."
"So..."
