Thought I'd add a snippet of Gordon with the baby
Jill had taken Tom and Katie to their friend's house for the afternoon and was then taking Jonathon to buy some news clothes; a recent growth spurt had left his struggling to fit into any of his clothing. She'd left Gordon at home with baby Sophie for a few hours; a perfect time for the two of them to bond and give her a bit of a break. Gordon had happily agreed to the arrangement. He hoped it would be much less chaotic than driving his children around.
Gordon sat in the living room on the sofa with the radio in the corner on low playing some classical music. He sat cradling baby Sophie, who was still on the small side for her age group. It was cold outside and he had the fire on inside keeping the front room warm for the two of them. It added a feel of cosiness to the setting.
'Mummy trusts me to look after you for a few hours; I think we can manage that can't we? You won't cause your ol' dad any problems will you ay little one? No I didn't think so, we'll get along famously.' Gordon spoke quietly to his daughter as she gurgled at his voice. 'Me and your mum are very glad you're here you know. You gave us a bit of a fright but you're just like your mum, a fighter. We'd be lost without you now and your brothers and sister adore you just as we do. Although I'm not entirely sure that Jonathon's too pleased he's not getting all the attention anymore but I'm sure he'll grow to love you. And when you're older he and Tom will protect you in the big wide world and Katie will take you shopping. Your mum will spend hours playing with you and taking you out, she's brilliant like that. Yes, she's the best mummy you could wish for you mark my word. And I'll drive you from one friends house to another. And I won't let anybody hurt you, I promise.'
Gordon stroked her head and held her hands and she moved about, taking in every little detail. She was changing everyday and he wanted to take in as much as he possibly could. He was well aware that within a blink of an eye she'd be starting school and growing up, it had happened to Jonathon. One minute he was a tiny newborn baby, the next he was learning to walk. Just as he loved his other three children, he loved Sophie and another part of his heart had been stolen by her presence. The love he felt for his children and wife was like no other.
