ANs in part one but a little note:
Thanks to Sammy and Ilna for the edits, feedback and helping me split this one into two stories. And to Ilna for writing the intro/dialogue portion last night.
And happy friendiversary Sammy - I am forever grateful that the stars aligned and we became friends; that you were already friends with Ilna we formed this magical trio that became family! Love & hugs
All About Us III
part 5 of the Fifth Annual REAL World Holiday Marathon
"Is it okay if I check my email while you and Jacob set up the game, Mom?" Kaitlyn asked as Jacob began taking the Mouse Trap pieces out of the box and placing them on the coffee table.
"Sure, honey," Jenna said.
"We've been so busy with Christmas I haven't checked, and Aunt Elizabeth said she and Uncle Joseph and Grandma Ang and Nonna all did their quizzes!" She sat down at the desk and navigated to the email login screen.
"I'll save the yellow mouse for you, Kaitlyn," Jacob said, setting the plastic mouse figures on the table.
"Thanks, Jacob," Kaitlyn said, and Jenna smiled at the interaction. A moment later, Kaitlyn squealed. "Here they are!" She turned back to look at her mother and brother. "And you know what? Mary and Aaron and Aunt Deb and Joan are going to do their quizzes while they're here visiting. Mary said she had finals before she left and Joan had school. And with everything they had to do to get ready to come here for Christmas, they didn't get a chance to do them earlier."
"Oh, that's nice, honey," Jenna said. She grinned. "I can't wait to see Joan's answers."
"And Aunt Catherine gave me Carrie and John's emails and told me to send the quiz to them, too, because she said Carrie will really like it."
Jenna smiled. "That's wonderful. I love how much fun you're having with this, sweetheart."
"And how much we're learning about our family," Kaitlyn said. "Once Mary and Aaron and Aunt Deb and Joan do theirs, and Carrie and John too, almost all of them will be in." She looked pointedly at Jacob who stopped the game setup when he felt eyes on him.
"I'm still working on mine!" he insisted. "I want to get all the answers right."
"It's not a test, honey," Jenna said, running a hand over his hair. "There aren't right or wrong answers. Just answers that are true to you."
"But I want mine to be really good because it's really important to Kaitlyn."
"Ohh, honey," Jenna said.
"That's really sweet, Jacob," Kaitlyn said. She smiled at him. "I could help you if you want."
"Thanks but … I want to do it myself," he said decisively. "I'm ten now. I'll finish it soon. Before we have to go back to school. I promise."
Kaitlyn smiled. "Okay." She looked back at the computer screen. "Do you want to hear Aunt Elizabeth and Uncle Joseph and Grandma Ang and Nonna's answers before we play?"
"Yes!" Jacob cried, jumping up and standing behind her to look over her shoulder.
Jenna smiled. "Go ahead and read them, honey. I'm all ears."
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