Shrove Tuesday :)
It's usually Ste that wakes up first in the morning while Brendan on the other hand is deep in sleep snoring his head off. Ste is always busy with other things, like getting breakfast for the kids and making their lunches for school, but today was different.
It didn't feel right for Ste to wake up alone, it made the bed feel too big for him, like a part of him was missing and of course it was. He loved nothing more than watching Brendan sleeping next to him and seeing him first thing every morning was definitely the best way to start his day.
It took a while for Brendan to wake up most mornings but on occasions he surprised Ste with kisses and naked cuddles, which Ste couldn't get enough of, In fact he would welcome those naked cuddles right now, they were another favourite way to start his day.
It was the strong smell of cooking that caught Ste's attention first; it smelt like sweet yorkshire puddings, it made him feel hungry. The sound of the kids laughing was what caught Ste's attention next, that and some strange crashing and banging noises, which sounded like pots and pans.
Ste's curiosity had got the better of him so he decided to throw on a dressing gown and investigate the commotion coming from the kitchen. He thought about jumping out on them all and scaring them, but instead he creeps out quietly and listen's, its Leah's sweet voice he hears first.
"Daddy Brendan, can you flip this one really high?"
Ste couldn't help but smile listening to the excitement in her voice.
"Okay kids I'll try my best. Ye ready, after three…one…two…three."
It was like music to his ears hearing all three of them together, even Lucas was joining in and counting.
"Did ye see how high that went little man? Was that high enough for ye Leah?"
"Wow that was the highest one I have ever seen Daddy Brendan. It nearly touched the sky."
"So when ye dad asks ye who makes the best pancakes and flips them the highest, what are ye gonna say?"
"Daddy Brendan!" they both shout.
Maybe he was dreaming all of this; Brendan making pancakes with his kids was quite unbelievable, but only things had changed between them now, it wasn't a dream anymore, it was really happening and moments like this will stay with him forever.
He stops listening now and makes his way into the kitchen, which looks like a bomb has hit it.
"Daddy we made you pancakes!" shouts Leah.
"For me kids? Thank you, that is really nice. I love pancakes me."
He held them both close to him, giving them a big hug and kiss.
"Where's mine Steven?"
"It was Daddy Brendan's idea Daddy."
"Really?"
Ste couldn't help but smile at Brendan, he felt so happy right now.
"Thank you Daddy Brendan."
Ste moves over to Brendan and put his arms around his neck, it feels so good when Brendan pulls him closer for a kiss. He then whispers…
"Ye can thank me properly later Steven."
"Oh you know I will."
"Right come on then kids, let's get stuck in."
Ste stands back and watches them all sit down on the sofa, scoffing up their pancakes and watching in the night garden on the tele. He couldn't ignore the warm feeling that came over him; finally he has everything he has ever wanted. His kids and the man he loves all living under the same roof, he felt extremely happy and very lucky.
This was the best pancake day ever.
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