Life changes.

Surprise

An hour later I have a blue pedicure done and French tips with blue sparkles at the end on my nails. I am pulling into my driveway when I realize I actually feel good today. I am happy. I get out and walk into my house. No one is running around and no one is screaming. I walk further into my house and I see Alex poke his head out from the kitchen, “Are you ready for dinner?” I nod, “Yeah I am hungry.”

 He smiles and comes out in nice jeans and a button down shirt. I see he is in dress shoes too. He has Aiden in his arms and I see Aiden is in a long sleeved onesie with a tux shirt on it and a pair of black jeans and cute booties.  I smile and then I see Aubrey come out and she is in a beautiful blue dress with a white bow in her hair. I smile and look at them, “You got them dressed?” He smiles and comes over, “I wasn’t going to leave without doing something special.” He grabs Aubrey’s hand with his free hand and walks over to me. “Let’s go, I have a big night planned.” He smiles and looks at Aubrey, “We have a big night planned.” I laugh and nod and take and bend down to pick Aubrey up and Alex grabs my hand as we walk out to my car. We fasten the kids into the car seats and he turns to me, “Get in the passenger side seat.” I nod and watch as he walks into the house and comes back out with the diaper bag. He gets in the driver seat and places the bag in the back.  He pulls out of the driveway and gets onto the highway.

After a few minutes he gets off on an exit and he drives a few more minutes before pulling into a parking lot. I look around and laugh, He pulled into a Chuck E Cheeses. I look at him and he smiles, “That’s not where we are going.” I nod, “Okay.” He smiles and gets out before getting Aubrey and handing me Aiden. I get Aiden and follow Alex to the building behind the Chuck E Cheeses. The building is moderately decorated nicely on the outside. We walk in and my mouth drops. There are lights strung up and lanterns everywhere. Its so soothing. I look at him, “Where did you ever find this place?” He smiles, “My mom brought me here once. Its very relaxing and has amazing food, they even have food for Aubrey.” I smile at him for thinking about Aubrey. I follow him as we are seated.

I look around and feel relaxed I look at the menu and everything sounds good. “What are you going to get?” He smiles, “I am thinking the steak, they are amazing here.” I smile, “That sounds good.” I look at the little menu they gave Aubrey. “What are you thinking sweetie?” She points to the Mac and cheese and I laugh and nod, “That sounds good too.” She smiles and leans up and kisses my cheek. We order our food and Alex was right, they have great food here.

I watch as Alex orders desert and he smiles at the waiter, “Make that two.” The waiter disappears quickly and comes back with two slices of cake and I start eating it and it melts in my mouth. Its amazing and I know this slice will be gone quickly. I smile as Alex watches me. “What?” He laughs, “Nothing.” I finish the slice and the waiter comes over and hands us mints, “Have a nice night.” I watch as he walks away, “Don’t we have to pay?” Alex stands up and laughs, “Nope, took care of it.” He picks Aubrey up and I pick a now sleeping Aiden and his car seat up, he ate his baby food and went right to bed. We walk back to the car and Alex drives back to the house.

I take Aiden upstairs and change him into a pair of pajamas and put him to bed but I make sure to grab his baby monitor. I walk back downstairs and Aubrey grabs my hand, “Come on mommy.” I laugh, “Where are you taking me?” She smiles and keeps walking. I reach the edge of the kitchen and Alex grabs my other hand and they both walk me in and I see a banner hanging up that says ‘I love you mommy.’ I see Aubrey’s and Aiden’s hand prints. It starts to bring tears to my eyes.  I look to the table and see cupcakes and cookies. Aubrey brings me to the table, “I decorate.” I look at them and see smiley faces and smile, “Thank you baby, they look amazing.” She points to Alex, “Not done.” I turn to Alex and he brings out a box and I sit down with Aubrey on my lap and open the box to see Aubrey and Aiden’s footprints on a piece of paper framed and below that is a framed picture of their handprints. I feel the tears come more. I look at Aubrey, “Awe thank you baby.” I kiss her and she wraps her arms around me, “I love you.” I smile, “I love you too.” Alex takes her and walks away. He comes back a couple minutes later and smiles, “She had so much fun.” I nod and feel a tear slip. He comes over and grabs my hand as he bends down, “You okay?” I nod, “It just was so amazing. I love my kids so much and I now I have pictures of their hands and feet at this age. I can always remember this age.” He laughs and hugs me. “I have something else.”