Deaf Out Loud

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Mila did tummy time on her black and white playmat while Marlowe helped her. She would turn to her side occasionally and looked at Marlowe, smiling at her. I watched the two of them and smiled.

I've always wanted to have two kids so that they could grow up together and be best friends. I'm so happy that god blessed me with the two best daughters. I heard Mila squeal and I looked down to see her grabbing for Marlowe's hair. Marlowe gently pulled her hair from her sister's closed fist and kissed her forehead.

I rocked Mila as she cried and cooked dinner at the same time. Tonight, Justin was working overtime so he wasn't going to be home until later tonight. I kissed Mila's forehead and put her in my baby carrier. I finished cooking and made plates for Marlowe and I.

I walked back into our bedroom and saw the girls sleeping in the empty space beside my side. Marlowe was sleeping with me because she's been having bad dreams and I want to be able to comfort her. I carefully picked up Mila and swaddled her before laying her down in her bassinet.
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I gently gave Mila a kiss before quietly leaving our room. I walked downstairs and smiled when I saw Justin fixing Marlowe her lunch. He turned to look at me and smiled. "Morning babe." I smiled and gave him a hug. "How was work?" I kissed his cheek.

"Work." He chuckled and zipped up Marlowe's lunchbox. "Thanks for being up with Marlowe." I walked over to her. She smiled and gave me a hug before I kissed her forehead. "You're welcome baby. I'll see you after I drop Marlowe off." He said and grabbed his car keys. I went into the kitchen to fix myself a cup of coffee as they both left.