This is my second attempt at a Post-Breaking Dawn story. I hope you enjoy it as much, if not more, than the original.

Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight or any of the characters, plot lines or settings affliated with it.

Chapter 1: The Beginning of Forever

BELLA POV

Dreaming-Smallpools

"Damn it" he growled, kissing hungrily down the edge of my jaw.

"We have plenty of time to work on it," I reminded him.

"Forever and forever and forever," he murmured.

"That sounds exactly right to me."

And then we continued blissfully into this small but perfect piece of our forever.

We stayed in the meadow, wrapped up in each others embrace for what seemed like mere seconds, but in all actuality was hours and hours.

"Come on love, we should be going. Nessie will be waking up soon from her nap," Edward said, staring into my eyes with a look of pure adoration as he placed a gentle kiss on my lips. I met the passion he was placing on me with my own full effort and was lost in time all over again.

"Edward, I hate to break it to you, but as you reminded me a few minutes ago, we do have a daughter who we need to go take care of." I said, brushing myself off and standing up.

"Okay lets go," He said, taking my hand and walking human speed with me back to the Cullen mansion where Nessie was currently staying. After the events that happened yesterday, we wanted the rest of the family to get to spend some time with her because now that we knew she would be around forever, and we also felt bad for keeping her to ourselves so much before then. Esme had called to let us know that she went down for a nap about an hour ago, which meant she would be waking up soon and she would be demanding Edward and I.

When we got back to the house everyone was crowded around Renesmee who was giggling at something Jacob was saying. Almost immediately she caught sight of us and ran over to where we stood, giving each of us a big hug.

"Mommy! Daddy! I missed you so much!" She shouted excitedly.

"We missed you too, princess." Edward replied, a smile playing on his lips.

"Did you have fun with everyone?" I asked, playing with her beautiful bronze curls

"YES! I played with Jakey and Uncle Em and then Aunt Rose and Aunt Alice did my hair into pretty braids," she said happily, twirling around to show me the small braids that wrapped around either side of her head to meet in the back and cascade down and mix into her curls.

"They look gorgeous, baby girl." I said

"Thanks Mommy!" She replied.

Edward and I left Renesmee with Jake, who had been bugging us to let him play with her and wandered over to where the rest of the family was sitting in the living room. Edward walked to the other side of the room where Jasper, Emmett and Carlisle were talking and I sat on the couch closets to me, in between Rosalie and Alice who were talking to Esme.

"So, what are you ladies talking about?" I asked

"Well, we were thinking of going on a shopping trip-girls only- in a few minutes. Would you like to join us?" Esme said

"I don't know, you guys know how I feel about shopping," I replied nervously.

"Oh come on, Bella! It won't be the same without you! Please come!" Alice said, jumping up and down.

"Oh alright. Let me make sure Edward can watch Renesmee and then we can go."

I walked over to the guys and placed myself on Edward's lap. He instantly began playing with my hair.

"Edward," I said.

"Mmmmhh…" He replied, too engrossed in watching the tv as Emmett and Jasper were going head to head in some sort of video game.

"I'm going shopping with the girls. Do you think you could watch Renesmee?" I asked

"Yeah sure okay." He replied quickly, craning to see the screen. I stood up.

"Edward, I'm serious. You need to actually watch her and give her something to eat for lunch. Okay? I'm serious she has needs that need to come before the TV." This statement snapped him out of his trance and he stood up to face me.

"Okay, I'm sorry, I promise."

"Thank you,"

"Renesmee come here," Edward called and she came skipping over.

"Yes Daddy?"

"I'm going shopping with your Aunts and Grandma, and you're staying here with Daddy. I want you to be a good girl and make sure he gives you something to eat before I get home. Do you understand?" I told her.

"Yes Mommy."

"Okay go and play with Jake."

The rest of the girls and I then gathered up our purses, shoes, and cell phones and said goodbye to our respective spouses before piling into Rosalie's M3 and pulling out of the long driveway. Shopping was successful, we bought nearly all the contents of each store we visited, thanks to Alice, and we even purchased things for the boys and Nessie. It was a fun day overall, and I needed the girl bonding time. As much as I loved Edward and Renesmee, it was nice to go out with just my mother and my sisters, stress free. When we arrived home, we were greeted by our husbands. I quickly followed the rest of the girls and ran to my husband.

"Hi," I greeted him, kissing his lips.

"Welcome home," he murmered.

"I'm glad to be home," I said, intensifying the kiss.

"Excuse me lovebirds, the bags are in the car and Edward you need to go help get them. Thank you." Rosalie interrupted, pushing us apart.

"We'll continue this tonight," Edward said, winking at me.

And at this, a current of delight ran through each one of my frozen veins.

The sky was beginning to darken when Edward and I decided to go back to the cottage for the night.

"Renesmee," Edward called out to our daughter

"Yes Daddy?" She replied, looking up from the TV where a disney movie was being projected onto the screen.

"Say goodbye to everyone dear, it's time to go back to the cottage. It's almost your bedtime."

"If we must." She sighed, turning off the television and beginning to make her rounds around the family who all took a turn kissing and hugging her goodnight. When everyone had gotten a turn with her, her eyes were drooping closed and she was placed in Edward's arms so he could run her back.

"Goodnight everyone, see you tomorrow." I said as I waved goodbye with my free hand that wasn't around Edward's arm.

"You too dear, have a nice night," Esme called behind us as we exited the house.

As soon as we left the Cullen Mansion, we were sprinting through the woods, not saying anything (we didn't want to wake Nessie), but simply enjoying each others company. The silence was comforting and it was nice to be able to say nothing, to not have to worry anymore that our time together was limited. When we got to the cottage, we put Renesmee, who was now fast asleep, on her bed and Edward wiped the dirt of her with a warm towel as I stripped her out of the day's clothes and into some pajamas. Then, we tucked her in and each kissed her goodnight. Seconds after we closed her door, our lips were touching, molding together perfectly.

"I'm never going to get enough of this," I murmured against his marble tongue. His reply was felt in the passion against my mouth. Before I knew it, we were tumbling onto our bed. We continued to blissfully enjoy each other's embrace until dawn.

"Bella, love, we need to stop. As much as I don't want to, Ness will be waking up soon." Edward reminded kissed some more before painfully breaking apart and getting ourselves dressed for the day before our young child saw things she wouldn't be able to see. I watched as Edward pulled on his khaki's and blue pullover and sighed. Nothing was more beautiful than he.

"Come on love, Renesmee is awake." Edward said, as he headed towards the kitchen to start her breakfast and I went to get her up. She was sitting up when I entered the room, as if she was waiting for me to come in.

"Hi," She said, getting up to hug me.

"Goodmorning baby, how are you?" I asked.

"I'm good," she replied sleepily.

"Come on baby, Daddy's making you breakfast." I told her, picking her up and bringing her in the kitchen even though she was still in her pajamas and sleep was still prominent on her features.

"Good morning baby," Edward said as he scooped some eggs onto her plate and I placed her in her chair.

"Morning," she mumbled through a yawn. Edward placed the eggs in front of her and she absentmindedly started to eat. Edward walked over to me and pulled me onto his lap and we sat in the chair next to Ness. He stroked my wedding ring absentmindedly as I watched Renesmee eat.

"You guys need to hunt," Renesmee observed.

"So do you. Do you want to go after you're done eating?" I asked her.

"Yeah, but since we're going can I be done or I won't want to hunt?" She asked hopefully.

"It's up to your father, he made the food."

"Daddy?.." She asked batting her eyelashes, such the princess.

"Yeah that's fine with me." He replied.

"Okay let's get you ready to go," I said to Nessie and grabbed her hand, leading her to the bathroom.

"First, you need to take a bath." I said sternly

"But Mooooommmmm," she whined.

"No But's Renesmee Carlie Cullen. Don't make your father come in here."

"Fine." She wasn't happy but she got in the tub and I managed to get her cleaned up without another meltdown. Then, we wandered into her closet where she was adament on choosing her on outfit.

"Mommy, I want to wear this." She said, pointing to a brown plaid skirt, white leggings, a yellow shirt and her brown boots.

"Okay, do you need help putting it on?"

"No"

"Alright, come out to the living room when you're done and I'll help you with your hair."

"Okay." She said and closed the door to her room. I walked out of it and over to Edward, who was sitting on the couch looking amused.

"What's so funny," I asked.

"Nothing, really, it's just funny to see you and her together she's the mini version of you, personality wise."

"How so?..." I asked

"Well, hearing her refuse you're help made me realize. You're both so independent." He said.

"Why thank you." I said, chuckling.

"Mommy I'm ready." Nessie said, walking out of her room. I was surprised she managed to put everything on perfectly, but then again she was Edward's daughter.

"Okay lets go brush your hair." I said, leading her back into her room where I sat her down and began to gently brush through those beautiful curls. She was a good sport and soon we were ready to leave.

"Let's go," I said to Edward.

"My girls look beautiful." He replied and I rolled my eyes at him as he was staring at us with a look of adoration.

"Edward, if I don't snap you out of your trance now, its never going to stop so lets go." I said, kissing his lips.

"Oh alright,"

And with that we were finally out of the door.

Hunting was fun. Except for the occasional meltdowns from Renesmee when Edward refused to let her catch her own food. He was adamant that she was too small and killed her food first before bringing it over to her which she didn't like at all. I personally didn't see the problem with letting her hunt her own small animals, but that's Edward for you. Going above and beyond to protect his little girl. When we were done hunting, we took each others hands, Renesmee in between us, and walked human speed back through the woods. Simply enjoying each other and the small pleasures of family life. I had never imagined myself to be a mother, or even a wife, but looking back, I couldn't imagine life any different. I thanked my lucky stars each and every day for being able to move to Forks, grow closer with my Dad, meet Edward and the Cullens and be graced with my own miracle baby. Sure, life wasn't mundane in the least, literally and figuratively, but I wouldn't want it any other way.

A further explanation of why I decided to write a new Post-BD story is on my blog (missrenesmeecarlie . blogspot . com (remove spaces)). Please review and tell me your thoughts on this new story. The next chapter should be up soon.