calumhood: A week ago, on November 4, 2023 at 6:34 am, this little guy joined our family. We are overwhelmed with joy at Knox's arrival and he's too stinking cute to keep him to ourselves any longer. Thank you for all the love we've received, it means more to us than you know 🖤
•
The first week with Knox flew by in a flash of dirty diapers, feedings, sleepless nights, and cuddles. For all the hard parts, and there were many, there were equally as many joyous moments as Knox adjusted to life outside the womb.
Chloe was the picture perfect big sister they had known she would be. She helped around the house and with Knox as much as could be expected of a six year old. She had adored all of the attention from Lexi and Holland's family when they came to visit and she was sure to do the same when the boys stopped by.
Following that day, Mali and Calum's parents would be the only immediate family left to meet Knox. Because Chloe was a foster child, Calum and Holland weren't allowed to take her out of the country. So instead of going to Australia for Christmas, Australia was coming to them in the form of all the boys' parents and siblings. It was still a few weeks away but that didn't stop Calum from letting his excitement grow.
"Here, take this to mum. She's in the living room." Calum said, handing a clean pacifier to Chloe who quickly did as she had been asked.
"I'll get it!" He yelled out following a knock on their front door. He shut off the sink and dried his hands, placing the last of the baby bottles on the drying rack before moving to answer the door. He swung it open to find Ash and KayKay on the stoop.
"Hey man. Hey Kay." Calum said, offering the dark haired girl a side hug.
"Congratulations!"
"Thank you. Come on in, Holls is with him in the living room, think he was just waking up."
"Where's Chloe?"
"ASSSHHHHYYYY!" The little girl came barreling into the hall, crashing into Ashton's legs as he laughed and picked her up.
"Hi, little bit. How are you?"
"Good. You wanna see my brother?" She asked excitedly.
"I do! Wanna show me where he's at?" She nodded and slid down his side, taking his hand and pulling him along behind her.
YOU ARE READING
The Best Years
FanfictionIn the third and final installment of the "Meet You There" trilogy, Holland and Calum find themselves on their greatest adventure yet. Can they survive the twist and turns life throws at them?