It's been 2 weeks since the twins came home and things were starting to feel normal. Not human normal but Cullen normal. I was just getting the boys down for a nap when the phone rang. "I got it" Pyper yells and I smile down at Benji as his eyes droop. I gently lay him in bed, moving to pick up Dorian, who was crossing his arms and mumbling about not being sleepy. Pyper walks down the hallway, offering me the phone. "I got him, you have a phone call" she says and I hand him off to her, heading back to the kitchen. "This is Shayla" I say, wondering who could be calling me. "Hi Shayla, this is Carrie Evans. My daughter Rachel is in your daughter's preschool class. I know this is last minute but your daughter is always bragging about your cupcakes and I remember how good they were when she brought some to the school bake sale so I was wondering if you could make two dozen cupcakes for my daughter's party this weekend." I sigh, thinking. "I would love to but I kind of have my hands full right now. I just adopted twin boys 2 weeks ago and I really don't want to leave them with a sitter yet." She makes an agreeing noise. "You could bring the boys with you. We have a medieval theme so princesses and knights, princes and jesters, that kind of thing. Of course if you're busy I understand but I was prepared to pay the local bakery 150 dollars per dozen for gourmet cupcakes. If you make one dozen vanilla creme cupcakes and a dozen strawberry cheesecake cupcakes I will give you 300 dollars." I look at the phone like she's crazy. "300 dollars?! for 2 dozen cupcakes!" "Yes ma'am. If that isn't enough I can talk to my husband and probably get more" I shake my head. "300 dollars is plenty. I will have the cupcakes ready by 10 a.m. Saturday" I say, taking all her contact information. "You are more than welcome to bring all the kids to the party as well. The more the merrier!" She says happily and I agree, thinking. 'Sparkles come to the kitchen please' I think and soon I am joined by him. "Yes, punk" he asks and I look at him. 'I am catering a birthday party. Do you want me to take Nessie? I didn't want to say anything in case she is listening.' He sighs. "I will ask Bella but I don't see what the harm could be." I smile, nodding. 'Ok, you're free to go' I think, giggling. He rolls his eyes, ruffles my hair and leaves. "Rude!" I yell after him and he just smiles. I start thinking and decide to start planning. I decide that on top of what she is paying for I am making double chocolate cupcakes with a milk chocolate pudding center. I make a shopping list and decide to look through the kitchen to make sure we have all of the supplies. Once I am sure we have all the kitchen equipment I decide to wait for the boys to wake up. It doesn't take long really, Renesmee wakes them up when she squeals about going to the birthday party. I sigh, going to get them dressed for the store. "Go bye bye?" Dorian asks and I smile. "Yes buddy, we are going bye-bye. We are going to the store to buy cupcake stuff then we will go to get sissy from school then maybe go out to dinner?" He smiles really big. "Yeah" he cheers, clapping. Benji isn't as happy. "I sweepy" he grumbles and I frown. "Would chocolate milk help?" he smiles slightly. "Yes, mama" I try not to squeal. This is the first time either of them had called me their mom. I was trying to let them move at their pace but it was hard. I was so happy I hugged him tight. "Too tight" he grumbles and I let go immediately. "Sorry, baby. Lets go make some chocolate milk." He nods, following me sleepily. Dorian frowns. "Up?" he asks and I smile, picking him up. "Me too!" Benji yells and I pick him up as well. This is where the vampire blood comes in handy, I easily carry them downstairs and set them on the counter while I make chocolate milk. Once I have the chocolate milk in travel cups I carry them to the car and we take off. The shopping trip is very successful, I find cupcake tins with Hennin and crowns decorating them and lots of cute dress up stuff so the kids will look adorable for the party. We check out and head to the school to wait for Jade. I put on some music to keep the boys from getting bored but it doesn't work very well. I decide to walk around outside the school with the boys to wait and am surprised with how excited they are to walk around. I happily watch as they play on the playground and am surprised when I see a lady approach me. "Your boys are very cute" she says and I smile at her but inside I'm freaking out. I have no idea who she is or why she chose to talk to me. "I am sorry. My name is Miss Edwards, I am the principal here" she says and internally I calm down. "I am Shay Harper. I am Jade Whitlock's mom" I say, offering my hand for her to shake. "How old are the boys?" she asks and I sigh internally. Of course. She wants to enroll them in preschool. "They are two. They won't be three for another 6 months" I say and she nods understandingly. "Well, when the time comes I would be happy to enroll your sons here. They seem like lovely kids." I nod, hearing the bell ring. "I need to go find my daughter" I say, excusing myself from the conversation. I go and pick up the boys before going into the school and finding Jade. "Mommy!" she cheers, running over to me. She hugs my legs tight, smiling up at me. "Can we have pizza for dinner?" she asks and I chuckle. "Of course, princess. Whatever you want." She cheers and we leave, quickly piling into the car. As we drive I can't help but smile. I was glad to see my little family could appear normal.
