Chapter 88. One Year Old

Amelie

“Oh no, no no no! Got you!” I lift Aspen in the air, and the sound of his giggles is the world’s sweetest music. “Where do you think you’re going, mister!” Birch squeals as I pick him up in my other arm. Escaping mom is our favorite game these days. I can’t believe they turned one today. My little trees are growing so fast, and of course, since they are always around older kids, they have developed very quickly and have already started walking.

“Daisy, Rose, girls, can you help me with your brothers for a second?” I pop my head out of my bedroom door, looking for signs of my daughters. They come tumbling out of their bedroom door.

“Yes, mommy, we can help.” Rose eagerly bounces past me into my bedroom. Daisy twirling behind.

I set the boys down on the floor with their toys. “Thank you, girls. Once mommy is ready, she will help you get ready for the party. Are you excited to see your grandparents?”

“We want to see Uncle Riley and Uncle Jamm