Still on Cloud Vermont. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
"You cheated!"
"No I didn't!"
"Yeah huh you peeked Zachy!" Addison whined folding her arms.
"Addy stop being mad. It's your turn."
"No. I don't want to go. I don't wanna."
Eliza ran out of her hiding spot with one of her dad's baseball caps on.
"Whos turn!" She squealed as she crashed into Addison.
"It's Addy's but she won't do it."
Zachary said sticking his tongue out at her.
"Ha ha ha! No one fount. Me! I'm spidur man! The best!" Corbin shouted throwing his arms up as if he was spraying webs.
Eliza got up and scooted down the stairs. She was scared of falling down like she did a month ago so instead she took her time. One by one the little two year old made it to the first floor. As soon as she could stand up good enough, she ran toward her dad.
"Daddy! Daddy! Addy and Zachy no no." She said shaking her head side to side. Fitz picked up his youngest child and lifted the cap to look into her big grey doe eyes.
"Are. They arguing again honey bee?"
"Uh huh. No good daddy."
Fitz kissed her on the forehead and walked up the stairs with her in tow.
"It's not fair. I don't want to play anymore." Fitz heard Addison's voice, she stood next to her siblings with her arms folded. She was just like Olivia. Dark brown hair, brown eyes and stubborn at times.
"What's going on here kids?" Fitz said setting Eliza down.
At once all of the kids answered.
"Addy is it and she's mad like always."
"Zachy picked me but I'm not it. He cheated."
"I won daddy! I won because I'm spidur man!"
"Hey, hey, settle children."
The kids stopped and looked at their father.
"Addy, sweetheart if Zach found you, you have to be the seeker."
Fitz said as he rubbed her little hand.
"But daddy."
"No Addison. If you were found first, you are it. If you can't play right then I won't let you play at all. Okay?" Addison shook her head letting him know she understood. She let go of his hand and turned away toward her siblings who had ran into the play room.
"Oh no you don't. You better come over here and give daddy a hug and a kiss." Addison turned around and gave her dad the biggest smile a 5 year old could. When she reached his arms, he gave her a tight hug and a quick peck on the lips.
"I love you."
"I love you too daddy." Addy said laughing as he released her from his tickling hand. He stood up and she darted toward the room where the others waited to play another round of tag.
"Okay four apples each?"
"Yes please daddy!" The kids sing song together.
"Okay! Here you go. Wait what is your name?"
"Daddy! It's me Corbin!"
"Who?" Fitz asked squinting his eyes.
"Spidur man daddy!" The little 4 year old said. Fitz looked into his big brown eyes and roughed up his sandy colored hair.
"Apples for?"
Zachary covered his face and everyone giggled.
"Tiger!" He yelled through his hands.
Fitz placed the apples in front of him and ruffled his sandy curls.
"Now you two girls."
"I'm coconut and this is bee."
Addison said looking up at her dad.
"Bee! Daddy bee!" Eliza said waving her hands around.
"Very well then, apples for you two as well." Fitz stood back and looked at his kids eating their apples and talking away to each other. His heart was more than satisfied with what was in front of him. His kids were his world next to his Livvie. Zachary Daniel Grant was their oldest together, topping in at seven years old. He had Olivia's eyes and had light brown hair, a perfect mixture of Fitz and Olivia. He admire his big brother Gerry in turn made Zachary proudly wearing the big brother crown. Next was Addison Elise Grant, five years old and a spitting image of Olivia. After her was Corbin Isaiah Grant Aka Spidur man the great at just four years old. He was born a year after Addison and Fitz worried that having a child a year a part would bother Olivia. Once she gave birth to him and say his grey eyes, they both new he was another perfect gift. They didn't plan for Corbin to come but they got carried away after a date night that they both needed desperately and certainly didn't regret it. Last but not least, Eliza Jalissa Grant. The baby out of the family, she also had Fitz grey eyes and had hair the color of honey. That was one reason why he called her honey bee Because of her hair and because she was one busy toddler. She is constantly all over the place and can never stop. All of his kids were beautiful and unique in their own way, resembling himself and Olivia. Each one of them held a piece of his heart and he wouldn't want it any other way, their existence came from pure love, the love he shared with Olivia. He was so blessed to look back on the long road it took for them to get to a place of peace, she said she would wait for him and she did just as much as he waited for her. Hearing his kids laughter bought so many memories of dinners at the table. He only wish was that Olivia would make it home soon. It was only Tuesday but thanksgiving was two days away.
"Daddy I'm done." Corbin said sliding down from his seat.
"Daddy will you play with us?" Addison asked as she took another bite out of her apple slice.
Fitz snapped out of his daze and walked toward the table where the tiny cute humans were.
"What game?"
"Hide and seek!" Zachary yelled.
"Yeah!" Corbin and Addison said in unison.
"Hide and seek daddy." Eliza said clapping her hands together.
"Alright! One. Two." The kids took off running as Fitz continued counting with his eyes closed.
"Just keep swimming just keep swimming." The kids chanted together. After finishing the game Fitz put them all down for a nap. When they woke up, he feed them sandwiches and grapes. Fitz made the best club sandwiches and the kids loved them. Now they sat on the palate full of blankets and pillows in the family room watching their favorite classic movie.
"Dory is my favorite!" Eliza confessed as the kids continued giggling. Fitz phone vibrated and he picked up the call.
"Hey Kare."
"Hey daddy. Is it okay if I come home at nine? We are going to see a movie. Is that fine?"
"Yeah no problem honey. Just wish you were here with us instead. Watching one of your favorite movies. Finding nemo."
"Hi kare!" The kids yelled trying to climb on Fitz to reach the phone. He let them hang around him as he put the phone on speaker.
Karen chuckled and blushed at the sound of her siblings.
"Hi nuggets. Are y'all behaving."
"Yes!" Corbin said immediately.
"Woah. That was a quick response. I don't believe you."
"It's true Kare!" Zachary said taking the phone.
"I'm just teasing. I know you all are angels. I'll be home later. Bye Corbin, Zachy, Eliza, Addy and daddy."
"Bye sweetheart. Stay safe okay?"
"Yes sir."
"Bye bye Kare."
"Bye munchkins."
Olivia opened the front door and closed it quietly. She stood by the door waiting for her posse to come and attack her. She got antsy and put down her suitcase and hung up her coat, headed to the family room where she knew they would be.
"I'm hungry daddy."
"Me too. I'll whip us up something."
"Otay!" Eliza shouted!
"Good because I'm starving." Zachary replied licking his lips.
"My tummy is crying!" Addison said springing to her feet. As soon as she did her little shadow, Eliza, did the same.
"Spidur man hungry too daddy!" Corbin said as he jumped around.
"I need some food too."
All of the kids stopped and turn to the direction they heard the voice. They knew who it belong to and they took off running toward her.
"Mama! Mama home!" Eliza said as Olivia scooped her up with one arm.
"I missed you so much mama!" Addison said hugging her mom.
Olivia sat down on the floor hugging and kissing her children.
"I'm glad you are back mommy." Corbin said kissing her.
"Me too." Zachary said sharing a hug and a kiss as well.
"Same to you all. I've missed each and every one of you so much." Olivia hugged and kissed them over again until Fitz walked up to her.
She looked up at him and smiled brightly.
"Hi."
"Hi."
Olivia listened as Zachary told his mom about how their week was without her and how he lost his favorite action figure.
"Sounds like the week was very eventful. You know what. How about the four of you go downstairs and wait for daddy and I. As a matter of fact, go grab your coats, we will go out to dinner tonight." The kids shook their heads and ran to their rooms to grab their coats.
"Welcome home baby."
Fitz said helping her up. He looked at his wife and pulled her body closer to his. The perfect fit.
"I've missed you." Olivia said staring into his eyes.
"I've missed you so much. If it wasn't for our kids I would've lost my mind after five minutes of you leaving." Olivia laughed and held his face as he held onto her hips, sliding his hands up and down her body.
"Well I'm here now my vacation starts tonight."
"Good. I've needed my wife. Almost thought I would have to cook the feast with your mom alone. It wouldn't have been the same with you gone."
"I know, I would never do that to you and the kids. And you know what, I've needed my sexy husband."
She pulled him in for a kiss. They stayed locked by their need to have their mouths explored by each other. Fitz groaned as Olivia sucked on his tongue, not letting up on her hold. They continued to kiss passionately. The only reason they departed was because of the sound of Olivia's phone. Fitz gave her a look and she just gave him a smile. Instead of answering it, she turned it off and threw it on the couch.
"I'm all yours."
"All mine is correct." Fitz said leaning in to kiss her until they heard something drop.
"Well, half of yours and half of theirs."
"Truth. I love you Livvie."
"I love you too. Now let's see what are kids have done now."