Deaf Out Loud

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Justin and I sat outside as we read from our bibles. I love these early mornings while the girls are still sleeping and we are able to have time to be relaxed. "The cards for our save the dates are coming soon." I said to him as he sipped from his coffee mug. He closed his bible and put it on the table.

"I can't believe we're going to get married next year." He smiled. I smiled too and nodded. "I can't wait to be Mrs Andrews." He leaned over the table and kissed me gently as Mila started to cry. "Time to get the babies up." He said and I nodded before we both went inside.

I sat on the floor in Marlowe's room as I got Mila dressed. I heard giggles and I looked up to see Justin carrying Marlowe upside down. I smiled as he laid her on the floor.

"Stop daddy!" She signed as he tickled her. She tried to push his hands away as he stopped and helped her up. She smiled and walked over to me as I sat Mila up. She looked up at Justin as he picked her up and kissed her cheek. I stood up and felt Justin wrap his arm around me. "Ready to go to your parents' house?" He asked and I nodded.

"Hey you two!" My mom said as we walked in. "Hey mom." I smiled, watching Marlowe run up to her. "Hi sweetie." She leaned down and gave Marlowe a big hug, kissing the top of her head. She pulled away and went to go find my two sisters.

"Look at you chunk!" She said as she looked at Mila. Mila squealed and reached out for her. My mom grabbed her and kissed her cheek. "How is she doing with her hearing aids?" She asked. I nodded. "She does good with them." I fixed her headband. My mom nodded before we sat down.