Allie called Cassie just before seven the next morning. “Hey honey, how you doing this morning?” Cassie greeted her. “Did you get any sleep?”
“A little, I think.”
“Well soon enough they’ll be here and … well I started to say you can sleep then. But I guess that’s not really true, is it?”
Allie laughed, “Not hardly. Mom, do you mind if we all come for breakfast this morning?”
“Well of course not, but we’ll certainly bring it to you if you don’t feel like walking over,” Cassie assured her.
“Nope, I want to get out. We’ll be over soon. Oh, and Cal and Jenny and their kids are coming too,” Allie told her.
Cassie heard Sue and Annie come in as she called to Lily. “You’re going to need to cook extra. I think Ryan and Cal are coming too.” Cassie loved seeing the whole family, but it was rare for the men to come to breakfast.
Looking through the French doors, she saw Ryan walking by Allie’s side holding her arm, but she stopped to wonder why he had baby Jane in his arms. Then looking past Ryan and Allie, she saw both Cal and Jenny holding babies. It took a moment for everything to register.
“They came!” she yelled. “The twins are here!” She ran forward and yanked the door open. “I… I… why didn’t you call us? Oh, Allie I can’t believe you’re walking! Come sit down.”
All the young parents laughed at Cassie’s exuberance and everyone crowded around to see the newcomers.
Allie and Jenny both sat gingerly into the softest chairs. Ryan and Cal both handed Allie a baby and Jenny cuddled Jane.
“Why didn’t you call us?” Cassie demanded again.
“We were a little busy, Mom.” Ryan explained. “You remember how fast Christian came? Well, these two were even faster. Ruth wasn’t there yet and I was really scared I was going to be the one to deliver them. But thank goodness Jenny got there in time. She delivered them both, even though Ruth was there in time for the second one.”
Cassie stared at her son, dumbfounded. “Well, what are they?” she demanded. “Did you get your girl or are you the mother of four boys, tell me!”
Allie looked at her eldest, “Christian would you like the honor?”
Christian grinned. “River and I have twin sisters!” he announced happily.
“Oh, my goodness!” Cassie cried.
Tom reached down to give Cassie a hug, whispering into her ear, “Looks like you got your way again.”
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What a lovely snippet and beautiful family moment. Had to giggle at Tom's comment. Cassie got her own way in the best way ☺
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Roz
Cassie now has her even dozen grand kids. I'm sure glad she got her way this time.
DeleteWow! Surprise event. Loved the snippet, PK!
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