I'm BAAAACK! (Ala Maleficent?)

So things got crazy. I started a new job and was working two for a while, and then college, and blah blah blah, LET'S GET ON WITH IT! I'm excited!

The day had finally arrived - Mal's birthday party! The girl was turning three, and she couldn't wait to tell everyone she knew about her aging. She wasn't sure what was going to happen, she just knew she was having a party like Jay's - and she was going to get presents and everyone would say hi to her!

Much to Amelia and Louis' dismay, the child had a rough time falling asleep due to her excitement. Amelia barely slept at all between her two daughters; Mal didn't fall asleep until after eleven, and Jane woke up at midnight and again at three. Oh how she couldn't wait for her coffee to be finished brewing. She felt, and probably looked like the dead. She was still in her robe, and her hair was in the bun she slept in; therefore, it was hardly a bun anymore.

Jane sat in her Bumbo seat on the counter her mother wasn't using. Mal was sitting on the floor by her mother's feet coloring while watching Doc McStuffins on the television through the kitchen door. Her hair was as wild as always.

There was a sudden cry elicited from the purple haired girl - a toy phone that was previously in Jane's hands now sat where Mal had been.

"Mommy! She hit me." Mal cried. Of course, Jane being only six months old, couldn't have done it purposely, it was unfortunate that her three-year old couldn't understand that. Amelia removed the breakfast she was cooking from the heat of the flames, and shut the stove off before walking to pick up her eldest child. "She didn't mean it." she whispered to her child, hoping to ease her tears. The Fairy Godmother wiped the girls face and kissed her head where the phone had hit before setting her back on the floor.

"Are you hungry?" Amelia asked, knowing she didn't need to - Mal was always hungry.

Just in time, Louis walked into the kitchen, smiling that smile that said 'I know something just happened in here'. He walked over to his wife and gave her a quick kiss before stealing the piece of bacon from her tongs.

Mal said her good mornings to her father before digging into her plate of food. There was eggs, bacon, and just the smallest amount of hash browns.

After breakfast it was time for Mal and Jane's bath. It wasn't unusual for the two to share a bath, seeing as they both were so small and it was easier for their parents when they were in a crunch for time. Jane had a seat that stuck to the bottom of the tub, holding her up so she could sit, while Mal enjoyed writing on the walls with her bath crayons. It was the only time she was allowed to write on the walls, so she took the opportunity to have the big canvas during every bath.

Amelia washed Jane up first, deciding that she could allow Louis to dress her first, seeing as it was now winter and much colder. She wet the child's hair and rubbed the soap on top and over her skin, erasing whatever sweat or dirt had built up. Jane didn't mind the water, and often would attempt to giggle whenever her mother rinsed the soap out of her hair.

She called Louis in to take the infant and then it was time for Mal's hair - always a struggle. The purple hair was incredibly thick and curly, making it extremely susceptible to knots. Lately though, Amelia had begun a new routine, which seemed to be easing the girl into cooperating more, seeing as it was less agitating.

First was the detangling spray, which would condition her hair to allow the brush to smoothly pass through, no tearing as it went. Then was the shampoo and conditioner, both of which were formulated to care for thick hair.

It was much easier for mother and daughter.

She lifted the plug and instructed her eldest to stand up so that she could dry, wrapping the towel around her when she did. The girl was shaking, and she couldn't blame her. It was so odd how, no matter what the heat was on, it was always cold after a shower in the winter. For a brief moment, she wondered how she even survived baths on the Isle, but she tried to limit these thoughts as much as she could - they were too painful.

The Fairy Godmother dressed Mal in her party clothes, which consisted of a pink dress with white lace, thick tights, and a surprise pearl necklace that her parents had bought her.

"See this necklace?" Mal nodded. "These are called pearls. They're found in the ocean, and they're really hard to find! No two are exactly alike." Amelia explained, "Just like you." she smiled.

Evie was the first one to arrive at the venue. She was wearing a beautiful royal blue dress with black button shoes. The young girl gasped when she saw Mal's dress and ran over to admire it. Before the two could run off, however, Jay arrived. He was dressed far more casual than the rest. Cinderella had dressed him in khaki slacks, a blue button up, and a black sweater vest. His hair was now very short, and Mal couldn't stop laughing at how funny he looked. The three dashed off to their drawing stations, and Jay looked totally lost at what he was supposed to be doing. He knew how to color, but this was a blank page! He didn't know how to make the pictures!

Chad looked lonely sitting by his parents, afraid to join in since they didn't even invite him or say hi. Evie noticed this and walked over to him.

"Wanna play?" She asked quietly, to which the boy quickly hopped out of his seat and ran to join the others.

Carlos and Ben arrived next. Carlos was nearing nine months old now, and he had definitely gained quite a bit of weight. He looked happy though, and that's what was important. He was being carried by King Adam in his car seat, Belle towing the diaper bag on her shoulder. She set down the diaper bag next to the others, and once Carlos was sat down on the floor, she lifted him out of his seat, groaning at his weight. Amelia quickly went for him, wanting to feel his chubby cheeks and thighs. She cooed at him for a while before setting him on a blanket next to Jane, who was laying down on her tummy playing with a set of toy keys.

Suddenly the boy started crawling, and once he reached a chair, he stood. Amelia and Cinderella gasped loudly at the action, causing Carlos to jump and look their way out of curiosity. "He can stand!" They said in unison. Belle just laughed at the silliness of their reactions.

Molly watched with a smile of her face. She had really enjoyed being a mother thus far, it was the best decision she had ever made, adopting Evie. She had news to share though, and she was trying to figure out when the right time to share would be. She looked at her husband and grasped his hand tightly out of excitement and nervousness. It was then that she noticed Evie walking towards her. "Can we swim, p'ease?"

The adults felt fortunate that there were employee's to swim with their children until they were ready to get in themselves, which they would - just not yet.

All of the mothers left to change their children into their swimwear, aside from Carlos and Jane, who were still too little. Almost all of the kids still needed to wear swim diapers, just to be safe. Mal protested greatly, saying she'd hold it and that she didn't need a diaper, she was three after all! Alas, her mother still insisted that she wear it. The girl still had accidents in bed and occasionally throughout some days, it was better to be safe than sorry.

The fathers set up to move everyone closer to the pool where they could watch their kids in the swim lessons and on the water play area. It was exciting to see how the children would respond to the environment.

Mal was out and ready to go first. Amelia took her own shoes off and was now wearing shorts so that she could stand near the play area with Mal. Once the purple-haired fairy set eyes on the water she became extremely excited. Her mother strapped a life vest on her and let her free. The child walked curiously under a stream of falling water, resulting in a cough her not wanting to go near it again.

Jay was out next, and he let out a loud yell and ran towards Mal, who was now giggling uncontrollably rather than nearing tears. There was a small water slide, and Jay quickly climbed on it and slid down, giggling as his head resurfaced after being submerged for a moment before his life vest lifted him.

Evie came next, she was much more hesitant than the rest. She wanted to swim, yes, but this was weird looking. There were lots of toys but they were all wet! She walked slowly towards where Mal stood, but quickly regretted it as Mal splashed her. She splashed back, giggling at Mal's own giggle. Before the Fairy Godmother knew it, she was alone because the three children had abandoned her. Ben walked next to her and excused himself for accidentally hitting her thigh. Chad came next, just as wild as Jay.

Evie and Mal had retreated underneath the stairs to the playscape to talk, despite the water that was consistently dripping down onto them. "Guess what?" Evie said excitedly. "I'm gonna be a big sister!" Her yells echoed throughout the pool area, and Molly looked sheepish as all eyes turned towards her. Oh, what a story this would be when Evie grew older.

And so the news was out as Molly and Happy received their congratulations. Amelia was the only one brave enough to ask whether Molly was pregnant, or adopting once again, since it was known throughout their group about their issues with fertility, and Molly confirmed that she was pregnant.

Once again, congratulations roared.

The party ended and it was time to leave to return home. Mal had cake in her hair, eyebrows, and all over her clothing. She'd need yet another bath before going to bed.

Evie walked up towards Louis, and beckoned him to come down to her level before asking if she could stay the night. He told her that he'd talk to her mom and dad to make sure they were okay with it before he'd give her an answer. Jay overheard and yelled, "Me, too!"

Needless to say, the parents were unable to say no to the begging faces of their children, and allowed them to stay over at Amelia and Louis' house for the night. They were all exhausted anyway, so they'd easily go to sleep for them.

Mal dozed off in the car ride home, her head falling in her seat. Jay and Evie would be dropped off, since there wasn't enough room in the SUV for four children. Once they reached their house, Amelia lifted Mal out of the car, carrying her straight to the tub to wash up so that she could begin to relax immediately. It was a quick bath and Mal was in her purple satin pajamas by the time Jay and Evie arrived. Their parents each changed them into pajamas, Jay borrowing a shirt from Louis to use as a nightgown since his home was so much further away than Evie's.

They said their goodbye's and their parents left for the night, heading home to relax and enjoy their night.

Amelia went off to the nursery to feed and change Jane for the night, singing a gentle lullaby as the infant ate her dinner. The day had gone fairly well. Mal enjoyed her party, and Amelia enjoyed watching her daughter enjoy her birthday. It was amazing to think that Molly and Happy were able to conceive and will be having a baby in about six more months. She was glad that Evie was happy about the coming addition.

She heard the television turn on in the living room before it quieted so that she could no longer hear it, and she assumed that Louis must be settling the kids in for the night. She didn't think Mal even would want to watch television after her passing out in the car, she never liked to wake up. She could hear little feet running in the dining room and they kept getting closer, then Mal ran passed the door to Jane's room and into her own. Just like that she was out again, not stopping to see how Jane was like she normally did.

The infant was falling into her dreamworld, and Amelia set her in her crib, covering her with her warmest blanket and giving her a kiss on the forehead before raising her rails. She walked out in the living room and seen a huge pile of blankets and pillows on the floor, three children sat in the middle. There had to be every blanket in the house aside from the one in her and Louis' room on that floor. Mal was holding Gary tightly - probably the reason she ran into her room, and was laying next to Evie, their heads touching together as they watched "Barbie: The Princess and Pauper" on DVD. Jay was laying calmly next to Evie, his eyes slowly closing with his thumb in his mouth.

Amelia walked over to Mal, and bent over to give her a goodnight kiss, and gave Evie a quick embrace before saying goodnight.

They slept with their bedroom door open that night, so that if Evie or Jay became frightened they wouldn't be scared to wake them.

Hope you liked it!