I picked up Karter. I decided it was time for him to become a toddler.
I snuggled him closely to me and he laid his head on my shoulder and began to lightly snore.
I took him outside to his cake and lit the candles.
"Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday my sweet Karter, Happy birthday to you." I sang to him.
The sparkles glittered around him and he turned into a toddler.
(Real life: I let my dad pick out the clothes he thought the bunny head was funny!) Karter didn't really resemble me or his father. I guess I'll have to wait until he's a child to really find out.
I decided to get the skills out of the way. "Come on Karter! You can do it!" I encouraged.
By the time Daniel got home Karter was walking just fine.
Daniel had a friend over and when they came back inside from playing Daniel ran right to Daniel. He was yelling "Bruder! My Bruder!!"
Daniel reached down and hugged. Carter. He was a great older brother!
I took Karter upstairs and put him in his crib. He fought me a bit but he finally drifted off to sleep. I went downstairs to check on the other boys.
Daniels friend wanted a picture so I posed greatfully for him. I then sent him on his way home. He lived about a block away but I watched him until he turned the corner just in case.
The next morning I got up nice and early and took a shower. I changed into a cute sundress and went to wake Karter up. I was going to take him to the park today.
At the park I tought him how to talk. His first word was sort of brother but his second was cake. I think he has a sweettooth. :)
When Daniel got off of school he came to the park with us. We fished for some time. Until it got dark.
I caught a nice big goldfish! It will replace one of the frogs that we caught in France.
At home we watched football. A sport that I really could care less about but Daniel went nuts about. We were watching it just fine until my eyes drifted out the window.
I saw a strange man staring straight at us through the window. I whispered to Daniel, "Take your brother and head into the kitchen. Hide in one of the corners and don't make a sound. I will handle this..." Daniel did as he was told and ran with Karter trailing behind him to the kitchen.
I ran outside and immediatly started going off on the poor guy. "What are you doing here you stalker! Go away! I am not afraid to call the cops on you!" "Whoa! Whoa whoa! Calm down killer!" he repled. "Calm down what are you a pedofile? Here to take my kids just wanting to stalk me so in the middle of the night you can steal something? Well listen her buddy-" He cut me off. "Okay I get it if you don't want me to be in your challenge I'll just leave." I felt my cheeks beat red.
"Oh my gosh I'm so sorry of course I would love for you to be in my challenge!" He smiled at me. "What's your name?" I asked. "It is Midnight. Midnight Wonder." Pretty intense name I thought.
We chatted for a while until I finally told him I didn't have all night. He was a nice guy yes but my gosh, he wouldn't stop talking about the solar system!!
We went to work immediatly. I heard the jingle, thanked him and he was on his way.
A close up on Midnight, he was really cute! He had nice red hair and his skin WAS midnight black! I was officially stunned.
In the morning Daniel and Karter were playing peek a boo. Daniel told me he had taken Karter out of his crib then asked me if Karters outfit looked okay. I smiled and said "Of course it looks great!"
I got a call from my mother. I never really got those kind of calls so I was overjoyed. " Hey mom!" I answered to the phone. "Sweety? Caitlin? Its your father...... He's he's...."
"Mom? What's wrong? You've got to tell me." I replied a little panicy. "It's your father. He's not getting up. He's not responding to me. He's been like this for hours." She said. "Mom he's probably just sleeping."
"It's more than just sleeping!!!" She screamed. "Mom? I could come over if you want. To make sure?" "Yes! Yes! Hurry!!!"
When I got there my mom was pacing back and forth at the front door. "Hurry up!" She shouted.
My father was in his bedroom. His face was pale and his breathing was slow and then it would speed up really fast then it would slow again.
Then we ended up in the hospital. A place I wanted only to be in when I was giving birth not when my loved ones were sick or injured. My father had had a massive heartattack and the doctors had advised us to say our goodbyes if he ever woke up. My mom wouldn't stop looking at him. I stood up and went over to her.
"Momma? Go ahead and get some sleep. I'll watch dad and wake you f anything happens. Sarah said that she'll be here tomorrow. Diana can't because she's still in Egypt. Now go get some sleep."
To my amazement she went right to the couch and fell right asleep. I took my fathers hand and started humming.
Daniel woke up sometime around five and he came and stood by me.
"He won't die will he? I mean I never got to meet him.." He asked. The pang of guilt went through me. my children who were already alive hadn't had a relationship with him, now not even the future babies would. "I can't say he won't but it doesn't say he will. Daniel if I had more time with you children and a better reltionship with my mom trust me we would;ve been at their house everyweekend. But trust me your grandfather loves you and all of your siblings now and to come." Just then Sarah walked through the door.
She took Karter from me and I felt a kick. I was pregnant. What great timing.. -_-
My father woke up for a little while and stood up and kissed my mom. "My time is coming soon.." he said. "My sweet beauty take care. Sarah good luck with Ibqal. May your love last forever." He looked towards me. "Caitlin, my little baby girl. You better have 100 children. Maybe even more, don't just do it for yourself but do it for me. You make a lovely mother. Good luck. He blew an air kiss to Sarah and kissed me on my forehead. He then retired back to his bed.
My mom looked at him for a while. "He really loved you Caitlin. He always will." She said to me.
My father stood up and smiled. "Goodbye my darlings. It's my time to go."
He didn't seem sad or scared or even glad. He looked somewhat happy but the true word would be ready. As the glitter rose around him he smiled.
He turned into a ghastly white ghost. He still looked like himself, but now he would never be himself. Before completely leaving he said "Don't bring me back. It won't bring me any joy."
The Reaper came and pointed through the wall. "You must go now!" He boomed.
He came and shook hands with my father. My mom stopped crying. The emotion left her face.
That night we had a funeral. I cried bit but not as much as I wanted to.
In reality I was breaking apart at my seams. I loved my father. He was such a part in my childhood when my mother hated me. Now he was gone. I kicked myself and told myself to be strong for the kids and my mother.
She wouldn't move. I walked over to her quietly and hugged her from behind.
"Mom, it's okay. Dad was ready to go it was his time. He loved you." I tried cheering her up.
She wouldn't listen though. " I know it's hard mom. But he needs you to let go that's what he would want." She sniffled and then broke down again.
The next thing I knew she was on my shoulder. "How am I supposed to let go if he was the last thing I had left? Your busy Diana is a freaking moron and Sarah, Sarah is just now getting her life on track. None of you can replace your father!!" "But we're here for you momma! I can. I will help you get over this and if not then its your choice." I stepped away from her embrace. Still not good enough for you.. I thought.
I went over to Daniel to cheer him up. He was taking his grandfathers death pretty hard. Then we all piled into my car and headed home. I let Sarah and my mother stay the night.
In the morning I got up. My back ached and my belly was Huge!
I could hear my mom and sister from my room crying. But what was really strange. I could hear Daniel screaming.
I thought he was having a nightmare but i was wrong. He was screaming the word 'fire'
I ran down the steps as fast as I could which wasn't really fast at all. I didnt' want anyone hurt in this one.
Nope Sarah and my mom didn't help. They let the pregnant lady get up to the flames and put it out. >:0
So in return I purposefully burnt their breakfast.
My head hurt so I took a nap. I didn't really care what the others did I just hoped that they wouldn't be loud.
Daniel was still getting over the death so I tried cheering him up a bit more. It worked a little.
But truly I was ripping apart inside. I didn't want him to go.
Daniel did his homework while I watched t.v with the others.
When he was done he came over and gave Karter a great big hug.
Sarah just insisted on feeling my tummy so I fnally let her. She rubbed it for a while.
"Oh my gosh! It kicked!" She exclaimed.
The baby did kick hard. My water broke and the contractions started.
They were very painful so I ran out the door to head to the hospital. My face was priceless right here.
But before I could get away a fire broke out. Sarah had been right in the flames way.
My mom put her out very quickly. Daniel had a wicked fear of fire since his encounter.
I even quit giving birth just to watch and scream in horror. Then a contraction kicked in and I really left.
I left them battling with the fire. But for good news when I came back the carpet was clean, the fire was gone, the fireplace was off, and Sarah had taken a shower. But the best news of all. I came home with dark beauties.
Mai was the first born. She was very dark and was just a cutie!
I snuggled her closely. Welcome to the world Mai.
And then there was June She was more smooth than her sister. Welcome to the world June. <3
Okay I can honestly say this wasn't my greatest post but it was short. I am thinking about doing a post on Caitlin's childhood since this post really reflected on her past. I hope you enjoyed this post more than I did. I am always open to ideas and comments. Please follow or at least comment your opinion both good or bad. Have a nice week!!!
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