Life changes.

Moment.

Alex is going back to his dorm today. I’m a little sad because even though we aren’t as close as we were we have become friends again. He has helped a lot with the kids and the house. Austin is happy that he is leaving. Aubrey is playing in front of me and I have Aiden in my arms. Austin left early this morning to go into the studio. Alex comes into the living room and smiles at me. “Good morning.” I smile, “Morning.” Aubrey looks up and smiles as she sees Alex. Getting up she puts her arms up and smiles at him. He walks over and picks her up and smiles at her, “And how are you today cutie?” She smiles and puts her hand on his cheek. He looks at me and I shrug. He turns back to Aubrey and he smiles as she leans in and kisses his cheek. “I love you uncle Alex.” I smile at them. It is so cute the way she interacts with him. He smiles wider, “I love you too sweetie.” He leans closer, “More than anything.” I think he didn’t want me to hear but I did and that was sweet. He has always been amazing with her.

I smile as they talk to each other quietly. I don’t know what he told her but she smiles wide and claps her hands before he puts her down. She runs off and I watch as she runs into the kitchen. I look back at him confused, “What did you tell her?” He smiles and walks over to me and picks Aiden up and holds him and gently rocks him as he stares at him. “It’s a secret.” I look at him and give him that ‘are you kidding me’ look but he is too busy looking at Aiden and cooing at him. I shake my head and he looks up and laughs. Coming closer he gives Aiden a quick kiss and hands him back at me, “Just accept it is a secret and it’s a good one.” He walks away and I watch as he walks into the kitchen. I know something is going on and I should probably get up and go figure it out but who am I to ruin their little fun.

Aiden look up at me with those beautiful eyes and I smile down at him, “Well hello cutie.” He smiles and I lean down and kiss him. “Your so cute.  Mommy loves you.” He moves his arms around and I laugh. I just watch him look around and move his arms and legs. He is so cute and getting so big. I move from the couch and get in the floor with him. I lay on my stomach and watch as he crawls a little bit and then rolls over. I clap and smile, “You are getting there baby.” I hear a door open and move to my side and see Austin come in. He walks over to us and gets in the floor and watches Aiden. “What are you doing?” I shrug, “Just watching him. He is getting so big.” Austin nods and stands up. “Well I came to get a shower, I have to go to a dinner.” I sit up and stare at him, “Tonight?” He nods and leans down and kisses Aiden and then me. He turns and walks up the stairs. I pick Aiden up and stare at him, “Daddy has been so busy lately. You guys never see him anymore.” I sigh and smile at him, “You have no idea what I am saying do you?” He just smiles and I laugh as I put him down and lay in the floor with him again.

Aiden is playing on his mat with his toys over his head when I hear footsteps on the stairs. I look up and see Austin dressed in white jeans with a red shirt and black leather jacket. He comes closer and I see he is in red high tops. “You look nice.” He smiles and looks at himself, “Thanks baby.” He leans down and kisses me quickly, “I will be home late.” I sigh and nod, “Okay.” He heads for the door before turning back to me, “I love you.” I look at him, “I love you too.” He walks out the door and I sigh as I watch Aiden.

I turn because I feel someone behind me and see Alex poking his head in the living room, “Do you want to get a shower? I can take Aiden if you want to do something for yourself.” I smile and nod, “That would be amazing. Thank you.” Alex comes in and picks Aiden up, “Hey buddy, come with me we are going to let mommy have some time to herself.” I watch as Aiden coos as Alex talks to him and takes him away. I get up and head upstairs because a shower sounds amazing.