Chapter 6

It was time for baby to make an appearance!

The little guy came so fast there was not enough time to make it to the hospital. The home birth was successful and they are both doing great.

They named the baby Nolan.

With a new baby and toddler in the house things have been very busy for the happy little family. Flora and Aldric once again took turns with baby duty but with one difference. This time when one was with baby the other was with Enya. The days of sleeping when baby sleeps are over.

Of course nothing lasts forever and before they knew it Nolan was a little tot running around the house with his big sister. 

Mornings were now a bit more chaotic with trying to wrangle these two in to changing and bathing. Usually when they got one to hold still the other would take off. Eventually the house fell in to a routine, as it usually does, that worked for everyone. 

Flora took charge of mornings while Aldric was at work.

In the evening it was much easier as they each switched off tucking the children in to bed. 

This morning was special and Aldric went in to Enya's room to wake her up.

She had a very big day today and they needed to get an early start.

Flora was already in the kitchen to the final bit of prep for the cake.

Today is Enya's birthday!

They are having a BBQ in the park and all their friends have come and brought their kids too. Flora is cooking up some steak and chicken. Or course she also has a non-meat selection for her vegetarian friends as well of veggie kabobs and veggie burgers. 

Everyone has eaten and food has settled. 

All the kids are having a bit of play time before cake and presents.

Happy Birthday Enya!!

You’re as beautiful as a butterfly with wings of gold,

I’m wishing you a day filled with more happiness than any birthday can hold!

Happy Birthday to you, sweet little one!

Enya really enjoyed her party at the park. 

Flora made a strawberry cake, Enya's favorite, and she couldn't wait to dig in.

After cake and presents there was a little more play before heading home.

Pippa is very attached to the children. 

She is always watching them and following them around.

She is also obsessed with Hammy. 

Hopefully Hammy never gets out because Pippa would eat him for sure.

Flora took Nolan over to Jen and Perry's house for a playdate. The kids were too shy and Jen's daughter cried the whole time. Jen and Flora agreed that they would have to try again on a different day.

Darwin came over for to play after school.

They chatted about their first day and then had an epic Void Critter battle.

Besties forever!

I will leave you with the wonderful news that the happy couple is expecting their third child.

Hope you enjoyed!

Chapter 5

Pippa is very much attached to Aldric. Every morning now she wants some lovin as soon as Aldric gets up. Not that he minds as he is also attached to her. 

Shirt on and coffee brewing, Aldric is ready to start his day. Him and Flora are getting ready so they can head to Geek Con this morning. 

Here comes little Enya in her diaper and ready to go, only she doesn't know it yet but she doesn't get to go with mommy and daddy today. Enya was not happy when the babysitter showed up this morning. Enya just about busted Flora and Aldric's eardrums with all the screaming she did as she was leaving. 

While at the Con, Flora entered the Hackathon. 

She won! 

Here score wasn't very high though so she got lucky that no one better entered.

Before leaving Aldric and Flora made good use of the observatory. They need to be spontaneous to keep some spice alive after all these years together. Not as if the romance is dead, because it's not.

When they arrived home Enya was a stinky mess. 

She ran outside and grabbed on to Flora. 

Flora was not happy that the babysitter didn't take better care of Enya while they were gone. While Flora handled the dirty diaper Aldric set off inside to promptly dismiss the babysitter. He also made a call to the service and let them know what had happened and asked that the sitter be replaced with someone older and more competent.

Bernard brought little Darwin over for a play date with Enya. 

They mostly sat and watched cartoons together. 

Flora has been working on a book for the last few months. It's called Eggs Over Easy and will be a breakfast specialty cookbook. She plans on doing an entire line of cookbooks now that she has decided to take a step back from working so much. With her family expanding she wants to spend more time at home to be with the kids.

Yes, you read that last part right, I said kids. Flora and Aldric are now expecting their second child. That special use of the observatory at Geek Con was successful in getting Flora pregnant.

Now Flora needed to tell Enya. 

She decided to have her sit and do flashcards. 

"What's this one Enya?"

"Bottle"

"Yes, good and who uses a bottle?"

"Babies mama"

"Oh yes, that's good sweetie. Are you a baby?"

"No, Enya a big girl."

"That's right you are a big girl now. And soon you are going to be a big sister too. Mommy has a baby in her belly."

Enya got up squealing and started pulling on Flora's sweater so she could see the baby. She asked when the baby could come out and play. This made Flora giggle and she explained that it would be awhile before baby was ready because right now the baby was growing. Enya seemed to understand. Her mind always amazed Flora. 

It was Elite Strikers meeting night. Aldric met up with the guys at the ally and bowled a few games. Aldric shared the good news with the fellas and Perry, Aldric's friend, said that him and Jen were expecting too. 

In fact Jen was with Flora back at the house for a visit sharing the news with Flora at the same time.

Eugenia called Flora up and asked if she wanted to bring Enya to the park to play with Darwin. Of course she said yes and headed out. They sat and chatted with the kids ran off to play. 

Enya wanted to slide but she was afraid to climb up the stairs by herself. Flora went over to help her while Eugenia went to play at the dollhouse with Darwin. 

Flora and Aldric were planning on heading to the Spice Festival later in the evening so Flora asked Eugenia if she could take Enya back to her house for a bit. Eugenia, of course said yes. 

Flora and Aldric enjoyed their time together. They ate some good food, listen to music, and tried the bubble blower. After about two hours they headed to Bernard and Eugenia's place to pick up Enya. 

She had a great time playing with Darwin. This was so much better than hiring a babysitter from the service. They thanked their friends and headed home. 

A few more months have passed and the arrival of the new baby is getting closer and closer. Flora had finished her book now. It was not a bestseller but she is making a nice little profit off it weekly. She thinks that if she does do a whole line of cookbooks that she might not ever need to work in a restaurant again. Although at this point she is not sure if she wants to retire completely. 

Story time for Enya.

"A yawn is quite catching, you see. Like a cough. 

It just takes one yawn to start other yawns off."

Thanks for reading!

*Book quote from Dr. Suess' Sleep Book*

Chapter 4

Things around the house since Enya arrived have been hectic. Who knew having a baby would put your world upside down but in the most amazing way possible. 

It wasn't often nowadays that Flora bothered to get dressed. She seemed to be covered in spit up on a regular basis. Even with the wonderful routine her and Aldric have things still get out of hand. Sometimes it's hard for Flora to sleep through Enya crying at night so they end up both being awake with her. 

Being so busy with baby these last few months it would seem things around the house are falling apart. Aldric hasn't been keeping up on the maintenance of household items and they are breaking left and right. 

Pippa has grown to be a sweet cat. 

She loves to play and explore around town. 

Flora has recently started making Pippa gourmet cat food. 

Enya's birthday is just around the corner and she will be considered a little toddler. It seems like just yesterday Flora brought her home from the hospital. Being honest though, Flora is so happy that her sleepless nights are over. 

She is now more worried about having a mobile toddler to chase after. Oh and the potty training ... she can't wait for Enya to use the potty. Having a break from all those dirty diapers will be great. For everything that Flora is worried about there is an equally great thing to look forward to. Ah, being a mom is hard sometimes. We can never get out of our own head.

Looks like little Oreo is having his birthday. Flora and Aldric are excited to see him grown up as they have no idea what kind of dog he is. 

Still unsure of his breed they at least know that he is a small breed. 

Little Enya had her birthday and has beautiful raven hair with sea blue eyes. 

She is a very inquisitive little girl. Always wanting to see more and touch everything. Aldric has already started her on flashcards and she seems to be picking up on it quickly. 

Enya's room was finished just in time for her birthday. Flora and Aldric were amazed when she went to sleep in her own bed without any fuss at all. 

With Enya already asleep and it not being too late Flora decided it would be nice to take Oreo out for a walk. It has been a long time since Flora took the time to do anything outside of the house. 

Another year gone by and things are feeling normal. Enya has done great with potty training, walking, and talking. She is a very smart little girl.

One night as they were finishing up dinner and heading inside Flora gave Aldric the look. You know that one that says, 'you will be mine tonight'. Flora was ready to start on baby #2.

While Aldric was out walking with Oreo they ran in to Stella's daughter Daisy. Aldric had the idea for them to breed but Daisy had been fixed. He thought it would have been nice to have one of Stella's grand-puppies in the family. 

Flora's friend Channel called to announce that she was expecting a baby. Flora was over the moon excited for her as she knew they had been trying for a long time now. 

She promised that they would get together soon to catch up. 

Little Enya has been a bit cranky today and needed a good nap.

When she got up Aldric gave her some lunch and practiced her ABC's. She was in no mood for learning though and ended up throwing her food on the floor. 

"Pway daddy, no wetters" 

Just as predicted Enya has Aldric wrapped around her finger and she got exactly what she wanted. Aldric took her from the highchair and played with her. 

After that she was happy and giggling. But Aldric knew that he would have to start enforcing some rules or she would be way to spoiled. He wanted her to have good manners and be respectful. The damage may already be done though and now only time would tell. 

The house is a mess and it's not all from Enya. The family seems to have gotten a bit slobby lately. 

Flora met up with Channel. They talked all about babies, giving birth, and being pregnant. Flora did share that her and Aldric were trying for another baby.

Stinky girl doesn't want a bath.

Finally bathed and changed. 

Enya is now listening to a Berenstain Bears' Nursery Tales story. She is on the verge of having a melt down because she didn't want story time. Flora didn't allow her to get her way. The time for that needed to end now so Flora made her sit there until she finished the book. Enya pouted the whole time but it was a step in the right direction. 

I hope you enjoyed!

Thank you for reading!