She pushed a few curls from her face and yawned out loud, “We have a huge day, but I want to do something before we head to mom and dad’s.”
The bed creaked beneath her body as she stood. She began to tug the sheets off the mattress glancing across at him and tracing her fingertips against the side of her neck, “Are you getting a shower first, or me?” she asked.
Simon followed suit and got out of bed before he cracked his back. He felt fantastic. A light smile was plastered on his face still, “Why not both?” he suggested. Reaching out to scratch between his shoulder blades, he stepped into the bathroom and turned the knob. Cherish shook her head while she pulled off the rest of the sheets and pillowcases; tossing them into the dirty clothes. Following, they had their first shower together.
Able to see the other completely soaked through, they washed from top to bottom. She immersed herself in all the affection he had to offer. He pinned her against the shower wall where they gripped, touched, and kissed more of each other than before; relishing in it. They’d spent far too much time building themselves up under that waterfall. Both were obviously excited but kept in mind there was a lot to finish in the short hours before the party.
Out of the shower first, Simon got dressed before he heard Jasmine calling out for them in her bedroom. He smirked to himself because he was more than ready to see his daughter, “I’ll get her.” He expressed. She nodded to Simon while she toweling herself off and dressing into her under garments.
Simon crossed the hall into the kids’ bedroom before he saw Jasmine standing and grinning at him, “DA-DEE DA-DEE!” she shrieked excitedly while bouncing her knees on the mattress.
Waving, Simon approached his kids, reached in, and picked her up, “Happy birthday baby girl.” He said. Blowing a raspberry against her cheek, she giggled out with another scream which only riled up herself and her brother. He then casted his gaze to his son and felt a warm flourish in his core, “And happy birthday to you little man.” He said holding out a fist.
Jr. popped his hand from his mouth before he pushed his gooey, slick palm onto Simon’s knuckles. He grimaced as he wiped the side of his pants, “Yuck.” He muttered with a laugh.
Cherish pulled a shirt over her head and smiled to herself at the little exchange between Simon and their children. Reaching in, he scooped Jr. into his other arm and kissed him on his large round cheeks. This only caused Jr. to stare with big blue eyes; stunned. While Jr. kicked his feet, Simon chuckled, “You two are in a good mood. Let’s go see mommy.” He whispered. Jr. only grunted in reaction to the word while Simon returned to the bedroom, “Hey Cherish, look what I got.” He said.
Turning around and seeing their happy faces, the entirety of her body lit up as she cupped her cheeks and grinned, “Oh! They’re so cute!! Can we keep them?!” She asked in an over the top voice.
Jr. was the first one to lean over with his hand gripping at the air, “Muh, muh, muh!” he babbled.
Cherish felt her entire heart melt as she stared in his perfect little face, “Oh sweet baby.” She said pressing a hand against her chest.
Going up to them, she leaned in and took him into her arms. He used his damp hand and gripped against her jaw while Cherish stared down at him in adoration, “Thank you my love. Happy birthday to you…” She kissed him gently before looking to Jasmine and leaning into Simon, “…and happy birthday to you! My babies, you both are growing up so fast.” She whispered kissing her daughter. Cherish rubbed a hand along Jr.’s back before she pulled away, “Do you want to give them a bath or make breakfast?” she asked.
His brow rose because they both knew she was the breakfast master, “I’ll take the bath.” He said stealing a kiss.
As the kiss broke, a smirk rested on Cherish's face, "Of course you will." She said watching him leave. Sighing softly to herself, her gaze then drifted across the bedroom at the time.
9 A.M.
They had about three hours before they were needed for the babies' party. That meant she only had a limited amount of time to do what needed to be done as a family. She put on her jeans and fastened the button before she went down to the kitchen. She kept her mind on the time as she started on the kids’ favorite breakfast.
Whipping up fluffy pancakes and maple sausage links, Cherish continuously kept her eye on the clock panel over the stove. Her mind pondered on how Simon would react and how it would impact him more than the kids. Her lips curved downward as a smidgen of worry clouded her mindset. Shaking her head, she poured the pancake mixture on a heated skillet and flipped the links in the frying pan.
In the bathroom, Simon set both babies down and began to run the tub with warm water and a couple of toys. Although Jr. seemed excited to get in, Jasmine on the other hand, like clockwork, got scared and fussy the moment she heard the water. Filling the tub with a couple inches, he pulled their onesies and diapers off, he lifted Jr. and set him in the tub first. Little man crawled around on his belly with a happy shriek. Jasmine knew what was to come and was in a full, sobbing fit. She slapped at his hands with large tears rolling down her cheeks with a pout that broke daddy’s heart, “DA-DEE!” she called miserably.
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