Parenting

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OWENS POV
I parked behind Amelia's car and unlocked the front door. I opened the door and Amelia was standing in front of the couch where Ava, Liam, and Logan were sitting.
"What's going on?" I said.
"These three are going to sit here and talk until they can all get along and forgive one another, even if it takes all night," Amelia said, "I will be back in 1 hour." She looked mad and walked into the kitchen and the kids didn't say anything. I followed her into the kitchen and she sighed.
"What's wrong?" I asked.
"Okay," she said, "follow me on this one."
"Okay," I nodded, trying to be calm while she was about to explode. She started pacing the kitchen and looked up at me.
"So Justin calls Ava a bitch," She said, "Liam wants to punch Justin. Then Logan wants to punch Justin. Ava tells them not to. Liam goes to punch him, but Ava grabs his arm. So, then, Logan punches Justin. Logan and Justin get suspended because Justin punches Logan back. Ava and Liam just get a warning and go back to class. Liam is mad that he didn't get to punch Justin. Logan is mad that Liam is mad that he got to punch Justin. Ava is mad that Liam is mad that he didn't get to punch justin and is also mad at Logan for being mad that Liam is mad for not punching Justin." It took me a second to process.
"So they're all mad at each other," I said.
"Yes," she said.
"So they're talking it out now," I said.
"Yes," she said.
"So you can calm down," I said.
"No I cannot calm down! This shit is ridiculous! Who is mad at someone else for being mad for not being able to punch someone!" She said.
"Okay," I said, "Deep breaths Amelia."
"This is ridiculous! I don't even hear them talking!" She said.
"Maybe because you're talking," I said.
"Do not get smart with me," she said.
"Okay," I said, "how was the rest of the afternoon?"
"I took Riley and Noah to the craft store to get paint," she shrugged, "Noah made a cool solar system model for science, its drying in the office if you wanna see, and Olivia has been doing homework and FaceTiming Isabel all afternoon."
"Let's go look at the planets," I said to calm her.
"Okay,"'she nodded, "they better be talking when I get back." I put my arm around her as we walked down the hallway. She opened the office door and I saw Noah's cute solar system project. She sat down and put her head in her hands.
"Hey," I said and sat down next to her, "you okay?"
"I hate that they're fighting," she sighed.
"I know you do," I said.
"It reminds me of me and my sisters," she frowned, "they can't turn into us, I don't want them to, they need each other."
"They aren't turning into your sisters," I said.
"MOM!" Ava yelled.
"Please be good," Amelia chuckled and we walked into the living room.
"Yes?" Amelia said.
"We're done," Ava said, "right."
"Yup," Logan and Liam said.
"No more fighting," Liam said, "we love each other."
"See?" Logan said and they hugged each other.
"Okay fine," Amelia said. They ran upstairs to their separate rooms and Amelia looked at me.
"Why can't they just be small and not fighting?" She said.
"You want 6 small kids again?" I chuckled.
"Yes, oh yes please," she chuckled.
"6 crying small children?" I chuckled.
"Okay no crying," she chuckled.
"We could make another one," I said.
"Oh shut up," she said and hit my chest.
"I was kidding," I said.
"Good," she chuckled, "but they were such cute toddlers!"
"I know," I said.
"They were so tiny, and not hitting people!" She said.
"You need a hug," I chuckled and pulled her into my arms.
"I do need a hug," she said and let me hold her. I sat us down on the couch. She cuddled into my chest and I kissed her head.
"Teenagers are stressful," She said.
"They are," I said. I heard footsteps and turned and saw Olivia.
"Hi dad," she said.
"Hey," I said, "how was school."
"It was okay actually," she said and sat down next to Amelia and snuggled into her.
"You're all snuggly," Amelia chuckled, "why?"
"Because the three amigos want to kill each other and I hate it when they fight," Olivia said and Amelia hugged her.
"Yeah me too," Amelia said.
AMELIAS POV
I was brushing my teeth in the bathroom when the door opened.
"Hi," I said with my toothbrush in my mouth.
"Hi," Owen said and kissed my head.
"What's up?" I said and spit my toothpaste out.
"Riley and Noah want you to say goodnight when you have a chance," He said.
"Okay," I said and pulled my hair into a bun.
"The kids haven't killed each other yet," he said.
"Oh I'm glad," I chuckled.
"Don't stress about it," he said and pecked my lips, "they'll be okay."
"Okay," I said, "I'll be back."
"Okay," he said. I walked down the hall and opened Riley's door. She was already tucked into bed and I smiled.
"Good night Riley," I said, "I love you."
"Good night mommy, I love you too," she said. I ran my fingers through her hair before kissing her forehead.
"Sleep tight," I said softly before getting up. I shut her lamp off and walked into Noah's room.
"Mommy," Noah smiled.
"Hey buddy," I said, "ready for bed?"
"Yup!" He said and hopped on his bed.
"Goodnight I love you," I smiled.
"Goodnight I love you too mommy," I tucked him into bed and kissed his cheek. I closed his door and said Goodnight to Logan, Olivia, Ava, and Liam before returning to Owen and I's room. I opened the door and Owen was laying in bed.
"Hey," he said.
"Hey," I said.
"Riley and Noah go to bed okay?" He asked.
"Yup," I said and kissed his cheek.
"That's good," he said and kissed me.
"Mhm," I said as I kissed him more. He climbed on top of me as we started making out. I felt his hands go under my shirt and I giggled.
"I love you," I giggled.
"I love you too," he said as he started kissing my neck. I pulled Owen's shirt over his head and he did the same with me.
"Shower?" He whispered in my ear.
"Yes, yes please," I chuckled as he picked me up. I wrapped my arms and legs around him as we ran into the bathroom. He put me down and we started making out as we got undressed.
"I love you so much," he said as he started kissing my neck again.
"Mm I love you too," I said.