Carrying Jasmine into the house behind Simon, there was a staircase to the immediate right, beyond was large living room wall coated with windows. She paused for a moment followed Simon towards the living room. Sitting on the floor with him in front of the double-sided fireplace, she caught glimpses of the dining room and kitchen before she swallowed and looked to Simon, “J-just how much was this place a night?” she whispered in awe.
Simon was already on his knees as he pulled off Jr.’s little sweat pants and began to change his diaper, “Enough that I’m not going to answer.” He replied with a smirk.
Unbuckling a frantic Jasmine, Cherish hushed her and lifted her from the seat. Jasmine stood on her mother’s thighs with tear stained cheeks. Cherish kissed her wet face as Margaret hurried inside with them, “Kids, once we bring in the bags we’re going to find a super market. Is there anything you want for dinner?” She asked.
Cherish rested Jasmine on a changing blanket and grabbed a wipe after Simon. Looking to him, she shrugged her shoulders because she didn’t know what to choose. Since they were paying, she would eat what they wanted.
Simon wiped Jr.’s mess and cleaned him with a glance to his mother. The smell of his son didn’t exactly make the choice easy, “Uh, how about chicken melts? We can make roast beef in the slow cooker and fritters for tomorrow.” He suggested as he finished and redressed Jr.
Unfolding their tummy time mat, he set Jr. down on it and went to toss their diapers in a bag outside, “You guys go ahead. Cherish and I will pick our rooms out and unpack.” He said to Margaret.
Cherish nodded, "Yeah, its past the kid's naptime, including mine." She said.
Agreeing, Margaret rubbed her hands together and grinned, "Alright then, we won’t be long." she replied. The front door shut and left them alone in the monstrous home and beautiful views.
Cherish lifted Jr. in her other arm before she carried them towards the window. The three of them stood there and watched the snow fall which only brought a smile to Cherish's face. The mountain views, the white blankets, and the falling snowflakes was beyond beautiful. She looked down at both of her babies and kissed against their foreheads.
Jasmine rubbed her eyes with a yawn and leaned her head down on her mommy’s chest. Jr. patted Jasmine's head and grunted at her.
Simon went to the bathroom and washed his hands before he returned. He found Cherish standing with the babies. He knew Colorado was much colder than what she was used to or wanted, but he hoped she would come to enjoy the beauty and nature. Appearing beside her, he ran his hand over Jr.’s back who turned and looked up at his dad, “What do you think?”
Cherish sighed softly, “Even though I think I will enjoy this scenery much more from the inside, it is beautiful.” She whispered to him with a smile.
Yawning, Jasmine rubbed her eyes again and began to pout which signaled that she’d reached her end. Cherish rubbed her daughters back all before she held out her arms for her daddy to cuddle. Smiling at the two of them, Cherish followed him down the hallway and towards the bedrooms on the first floor. She looked around with a smirk, “Do you think we should give them the bottom floors? Where’s the nursery? I’m pretty sure we requested two cribs, right?” she asked. In search of them now, lo and behold it wasn’t until they’d gotten to the second floor did they find the children’s quarters.
Heading straight for the rocking chair, Cherish sat down and flipped Jr. on his side with the pacifier in his mouth. She rocked with him and hummed a soft tune he knew thoroughly. He gripped along Cherish’s sweater and sucked harshly on his pacifier to fight sleep. Then, she did the sneak attack on him. She began to bump him rhythmically on his bottom and within a few minutes he could hardly keep those precious blues open. Jasmine had already surrendered to sleep in her daddy’s arms as Simon paced around the room. Cherish smiled at them before she tested Jr.’s arm and made sure he was fully out.
Soon both babies were settled in their cribs before mom and dad snuck out with the door slightly ajar. Cherish glanced back at Simon over her shoulder as she made her way down the stairs, “I guess we’re sleeping on this floor after all.” She said to him. Grabbing her bag, she began to lug it up the stairs with a yawn, “I don’t care where I sleep. As long as I get a bed.” She whispered.
Simon gave her a nod and helped her carry their bags. He paused at the rooms on the second floor closest to the babies, “I guess we should have our own rooms.” He said. Addressing the fact that they had been sharing a bed from day one, they both knew it wasn’t necessary for quite some time. He quirked an awkward smile as Cherish nodded and agreed, “You’ll finally have the whole bed to yourself.” He stated.
Cherish glanced into the warm and welcoming bedroom, “You’re damn right I will.” She answered with a taunt.
Simon released an incredulous laugh while they both waved to one another before rolling their luggage into their respected rooms, unpacked, and settled in.
After a short nap, they woke up with the mothers making dinner. The whole family ate together and planned out sight seeing in the cute town nearby. The plans then delved into an unknown to Cherish from skiing between meals and when they would light the Chanukkiah. Margaret bragged to Cherish about
