'JILLLL! TOM'S STOLEN BY BOOK! JILL! TELL HIM!' Katie shouted, trying to make herself heard above the wailing of the new baby and the screaming that was coming from Jonathon. Jill dashed into the living room with Sophie in one arm and Jonathon's bottle in the other.
'Tom give Katie her book back and Katie please be quiet. Look your dad'll be home soon. Just quieten down a bit, I'm going to settle Sophie down for bed and then I'll be back down. Watch your brother for me.' Jill handed a bottle of warm milk to Jonathon and then walked out of the living room, shutting the door behind her as she headed for the stairs 'They're a noisy bunch aren't they darling? Let's hope daddy gets home soon' Jill murmed to Sophie as she carried her gently. Sophie had been home from hospital a matter of weeks. Gordon had gone back to work full time, leaving Jill to look after a new born baby, a toddler and two energetic children; all under the age of ten. It was hard work but she was thankful that Sophie had pulled through and that they were finally all together as a family.
Jill crept down the stairs, trying not too make much noise. After just several minutes of singing to the baby she'd fallen asleep, much to Jill's relief. She was tired and wanted desperately to sit down and relax with Gordon but with three children still up there was no chance of that. As she reached the bottom of the stairs there was a rumble of a car engine in the distance, gradually getting closer until it reached the drive.
'DAD'S HOME!' Screeched Tom
'Don't shout! I've just got Sophie off to sleep' Jill walked to the front door and opened it just as Gordon got out the car. Tom & Katie ran outside to their father who was pleased to see them.
'Dad come in. I want to tell you all about my day. You'll never guess what happened at school' Tom pulled at his dads hand.
'Calm down, give me a chance to get into the house first. They'll be plenty of time to tell me all about your day once I've got in.' Laughed Gordon
'But you best keep the noise down, I've just got Sophie off to sleep.' Interrupted Jill
'Yes, best to keep the noise down. Where's Jonathon? Don't want him feeling left out now do we?' Joked Gordon
Gordon followed his children into the house, pausing at the door step to kiss Jill on the cheek.
'You look tired love. How about you go and put your feet up for a bit and I'll sort the children out' Gordon suggested
'I do love you Gordon Ormerod' Replied Jill relieved
'And I love you Mrs Ormerod' Gordon smiled. He felt lucky and privileged to have this amazing woman in his life as his wife and the mother of his children. The love he felt for her was different from any other love he'd ever experienced before and one thing was sure, he never ever wanted to loose her.