Year 2
A small dark haired boy struggled to take a few steps towards the other side of the ship. After making it to a box, he fell to the ground and began to suck his thumb.
"Mummy," he stated lifting his arms.
"Not now William," Elizabeth told her son as she brushed a mess of near black hair out of the face of a small girl in her arms.
"Up," William persisted yet again lifting his arms.
"Madeline can't walk yet, I'll pick you up later," she finished.
"Illy," Madeline cooed pointing a chubby hand at William on the ground.
"Very good Madeline," Elizabeth exclaimed patting the girl on her head. Today happened to be Madeline's first birthday, and the crew was prepared to throw a small party later tonight. For being one, she was very intelligent, except for the fact that she hadn't learned to walk yet.
"Madeline," Elizabeth asked, "Can you go play with William," Elizabeth asked.
"Illy," Madeline replied again and as soon as she was on the ground, she latched herself to her friend's leg. For only a three-month difference, William's size was daunting to hers. Their features were opposites, except the fact that they were both very tan for their age. Madeline had jet black hair, while William's was a light brown. Her eyes were a bright clear blue, and his were dark brown.
"Illy," Madeline screeched as she still clung to his leg as he tried to toddle away.
"She's adorable Jack," Elizabeth told her friend, "Madeline is going to grow up to be a lovely young lady someday." Elizabeth sighed, Jack didn't reply, for the past year Jack hadn't put very much effort into a relationship with his daughter. Every time he would pick her up she would cry and wiggle her way out of his grasp.
Her thoughts were interrupted as she heard William yell, "OFF OFF OFF!" Looking on the ground Elizabeth saw Madeline crawl onto her son and wrap her arms around his body.
"Illy," she cheered happily as he tried to get her off.
