(Hello, everyone. I'm sorry for taking such a very long time to get back to you on this story. I was doing job training at this center called Woodrow Wilson Rehab Center; anyway, this chapter is going to be a nice Christmas special. This is when Max, Connie, Claire, and the Wild Things get to celebrate Christmas for the first time back in Portland, Oregon. Please be sure to review this chapter, and I hope you all will love it. Please…Enjoy!)
Chapter 21: Christmas Time At Home
A few weeks ago, Max, Connie, Claire and the Wild Things all have decided to spend time with each other for the Christmas Holidays in Portland, Oregon, which the Wild Things all agreed on going with them to celebrate Christmas together, and it'll be also Angel's first Christmas too.
When December came to Portland, Oregon, Max had no school for his Winter break, and he was glad too. Connie got a head start on going shopping to get everything to wrap and put under the Christmas tree that they put up earlier since after Thanksgiving. The Wild Things were all at Max's house, wrapping presents, and also decorating the house from top to bottom filled with Christmas decorations. However, the problem is…KW has not been feeling herself lately, she has been feeling nauseous, dizziness, cramps nearly everywhere around her body, and she has been vomiting as well. Connie, Judith and Claire start to feel sorry for her, same with Carol who had noticed as well, including Max too, because they all hope that KW will get better though.
"Well, all the presents have been wrapped, and are ready to be opened until Christmas Day. Oh, I almost forgot…The Christmas Pickle Ornament." Connie said while pulling out a small box that has the Christmas Pickle Ornament. "What's a Christmas Pickle Ornament?" Douglas and Carol asked at the same time, which they looked at each other, and they pat each other on the shoulder with a smile.
"Well, Douglas and Carol. I am glad that you both asked…A Christmas Pickle Ornament is an ornament that a nice holly jolly figure named Santa Claus puts on the tree every Christmas Eve. Because on Christmas Day, whoever finds the Christmas Pickle Ornament that is on the tree, will be the first person or Wild Thing to open a present first and also gets the Pickle Gift. It's a special tradition that me, Max and Claire did on every year for Christmas." Connie said. "Ohh." The Wild Things all said at the same time, thinking that is a very special Christmas tradition.
"Connie…may I speak with you for a moment?" KW whispered. "Sure." Connie said and she stood up and walks over to KW. "What's going on, KW? Is something wrong?" Connie asked feeling concern for KW. "Well, you know I have been feeling sick lately, right?" KW asked. "Yeah, I did notice it, and Carol noticed it too. He was worried about you." Connie said. "Well…I did have those symptoms when I was…carrying Angel." KW said. "You mean?" Connie asked, thinking on what KW is going to say. "Yes…I'm pregnant with Carol's second cub." KW said. "Really? That's wonderful news, KW." Connie said with a smile and gives her a hug. "Thanks, Connie." KW said with a smile. "How far along are you into the pregnancy?" Connie asked. "Oh about seven weeks. Maybe due sometime in the Spring." KW said. "Wow. This is wonderful news." Connie said.
"Yes, but there's more…I may be pregnant with…twins." KW said. "Aaaah! This is so wonderful, KW. You're going to be a mommy again. When are you going to tell Carol?" Connie asked. "I am thinking maybe on Christmas Eve, and I will tell everyone on Christmas Day." KW said. "That's a wonderful idea. I bet Carol is going to be so surprised to hear the news." Connie said. KW smiled and gives Connie a hug and they went back to the group, seeing everyone is putting up Christmas decorations all over the house from top to bottom.
Then, all of a sudden, music started to play on the CD player, it's a song from a group called: Band-Aid, singing to a song called: Do They Know It's Christmas, then, Max, Connie, Claire, and the Wild Things all started to sing to the song…
Douglas:
It's Christmastime; there's no need to be afraid
At Christmastime, we let in light and we banish shade
Connie:
And in our world of plenty we can spread a smile of joy
Throw your arms around the world at Christmastime
Carol:
But say a prayer to pray for the other ones
At Christmastime
It's hard, but when you're having fun
KW, Claire and Judith:
There's a world outside your window
And it's a world of dread and fear
Where the only water flowing is the bitter sting of tears
Max, Alexander, Ira:
And the Christmas bells that ring there
Are the clanging chimes of doom
Well tonight thank God it's them instead of you
Carol and KW:
And there won't be snow in Africa this Christmastime
Judith and Ira:
The greatest gift they'll get this year is life
Claire and Alexander:
Oh, where nothing ever grows, no rain or rivers flow
ALL (Max, Connie, Claire, and Wild Things):
DO THEY KNOW IT'S CHRISTMASTIME AT ALL?
Carol, Max, Douglas, Ira, Alexander:
Here's to you
Bull:
Raise a glass for everyone
KW, Claire, Connie and Judith:
Here's to them
Bull:
Underneath that burning sun
ALL (Max, Connie, Claire and the Wild Things):
DO THEY KNOW IT'S CHRISTMASTIME AT ALL?
FEED THE WORLD
FEED THE WORLD
FEED THE WORLD
LET THEM KNOW IT'S CHRISTMASTIME AGAIN
FEED THE WORLD
LET THEM KNOW IT'S CHRISTMASTIME AGAIN…
Max, Connie, Claire and the Wild Things all cheered and clapped for the song, like they sound very good on singing to that Christmas song. "Wow, Whoo! That was very good." Max cheered. Carol picks up Max and spins him around in circles, which made Max laugh. "I so agree with you, my boy; Max." He said, which made Max smile up at Carol and gives him a hug.
Later, Claire accidentally bumped into Bull and Alexander, which they were somehow…under the mistletoe. "Wow, what's that hanging up there?" Alexander asked, looking at the little leaves tied together with little white flowers attached as well. "That is mistletoe. It's when two people are under it; they have to kiss each other for a short time." Claire said with a smile. "Ohh." Alexander and Bull said at the same time with a blush on each other's faces. Claire smiled at both Alexander and Bull and goes over to them under the mistletoe and gives each of them a kiss on the cheek. "Awwwww." Carol, Max, Connie, KW, Judith, Ira and Douglas said at the same time looking at Claire given Alexander and Bull a kiss on the cheek.
Christmas Eve came by; Max is so excited about Santa Claus coming and wants to get everything all set for Santa's arrival. So, he made the Wild Things a one simple list on what they can to get ready for Christmas Day. "Alright, Wild Things. We've got a lot of things to do for Santa's arrival. We have to make sure that the house is all neat and clean and all sparkly and squeaky. Here's a list of the things that you guys can do to help." Max said while giving the Wild Things each a list on what they can do to get ready for Santa's arrival.
"Wow, this is a very good list, Max. We'll be honored to help out around the house." Carol said. "Yeah, I agree." Douglas said. "Me too." Alexander said. "Me three." Ira said. "Same here." Judith said. "Of course." KW said. "I'll help too." Bull said. "Where's your mom and sister, Max?" Carol asked, feeling curious to know where Connie and Claire are at. "I think they went a bit of shopping, so it's us here at home. I'm sure they'll be back soon enough." Max said. "Oh, right. Anyway, let's get started on the list on what we can do around the house." Carol said. "Good thinking." Max said with a smile.
So they all got started on the list of the things on what they can do to help around the house to get ready for Santa's arrival on Christmas Eve. KW and Judith work together on cleaning the kitchen from top to bottom, Angel was watching her mommy and auntie doing all the cleaning, and clapped her little paws, which somehow made KW and Judith smile at that sweet little moment. Ira and Alexander work together on cleaning the dining room by dusting, sweeping and mopping, including cleaning the windows. "Wow, this dining room is all dusty, and dust makes me sneeze." Alexander said while rubbing his nose to get rid of the dust out of his nose. "Yeah, but it will soon be all shining and clean though." Ira said. Bull and Douglas work together on cleaning the bathroom, which is a bit small, but the shower and bathtub are big, they also cleaned the mirrors, toilet, sinks, and the shower and tub as well. As for Carol and Max, they work together on cleaning the bedrooms, by dusting the furniture, cleaning the mirrors and windows, fold all the clothes, put the dirty clothes in the laundry room to be washed, and they also made the beds. They also work together on putting up more Christmas decorations all over the place. They also vacuum the floors, including the carpet from the living room, stairs, and bedrooms as well.
Max and KW work together on sweeping the porches, Carol and Douglas work together on cutting the grass, so the ground will be ready for snow to come. Alexander and Bull work together on cleaning the garage while KW and Judith get to play with little Angel. When Connie and Claire came back, they were both surprised to see what Max and the Wild Things did together on cleaning the house and taking care of the yard. "Wow, this looks wonderful you guys. Thank you." Connie said with a smile and feeling so overwhelmed. "Well, we did it because to show you our love and also got into the Christmas spirit." Max said with a blush upon his face. "I see. And I noticed that you cut the grass too. It looks very good." Connie said. "Thank you." Carol said with a blush upon his face.
Later, when night came, Connie got to the computer and found the Track Santa Claus website and found out where Santa Claus is at. "Whatcha doing, Connie?" Carol asked. "Ah! Oh, Carol. You scared me." Connie said. "Sorry. Didn't mean to…I just want to know on what you're doing." Carol said. "Oh, I'm just checking on Santa Claus to see on where Santa Claus is at." Connie said. "Oh. Um…do you know on what's wrong with KW?" Carol asked. "I think so, but I'm sure that she'll tell you on what's wrong with her. Because I did noticed that she's been feeling sick lately and not sure on what's causing her to feel sick to her stomach though." Connie said. "Right. But maybe KW could tell me, maybe." Carol said. "Yeah, maybe." Connie said.
When it was time to open one Christmas present for Max and Claire, KW looks at Carol thinking on what to say to him about her pregnancy, and so, she took a deep breath and starts to go over to Carol, holding her paw out to him, which Carol smiled and stands up and holds her hand. "Carol honey, there's something that I have to tell you." KW said. "What is it, sweetheart?" Carol asked, feeling worried. "Close your eyes." KW said with a smile.
Carol closes his eyes gently, then, KW starts to put his paw on her stomach to feel the babies move or kick in her stomach. When Carol felt the kick and move from her stomach, his eyes open fast and he had a little gasp with a smile. "I'm pregnant. There's more…I'm pregnant with twins." KW said. "Really?" Carol asked with a smile upon his face. "Yep." KW said. "I can't believe it. I'm going to a daddy again." Carol said with a laugh and gives KW a hug and a kiss. "Angel is going to have baby brothers or sisters or both. Oh, KW…this is the best Christmas surprise ever." He added, and then he turned to Angel and picks her up with a smile. "You hear that, Angel sweetie-pie? You're going to be a big sister; you're going to have two little siblings to play with. And Max is going to have two other Wild Thing siblings as well."
They went over to the group, and they went to Max, Carol picks him up in his soft arms. "Whoa!" Max said with a smile. "Max…KW and I, we have something that we want…to tell you." Carol said. "Really? What is it?" Max asked. "Well, Max sweetie…You're going to have…two little Wild Thing siblings." KW said. "Really?" Max asked feeling surprised to hear the news that KW and Carol are expecting two little baby Wild Things. KW and Carol nod their heads. "Wow! This is wonderful news, guys. I'm going to be a big brother." Max said with a smile upon his face and gives Carol and KW a hug and a kiss. "We're glad that you're happy about the news, Max. We both love you so." Carol said with a smile and gives Max a hug.
Connie goes over to Carol, KW and Max and she says, "I see you told Max the news, did you, KW?" "Yep. Me and Carol sure did tell Max the news. And we'll tell the others the news tomorrow on Christmas Day." KW said. "Good idea. Anyway, I just want to let you know that Santa Claus is coming. He's heading towards America, so I think its best that we should all get some sleep before Santa Claus comes. Max, care to do the honor on left out three cookies and a nice cup of cold milk out for Santa, please?" Connie said. "Yes, mom. I will do that." Max said, and goes to the kitchen, grab some oatmeal cookies and a nice cup of cold milk from the fridge and put it on the table in the living room, so Santa Claus will see it.
"All done." Max said. "Good job, Max. I'm proud of you. How about you go along and go to bed? Good night, Max. Sweet dreams and I love you." Connie said. "Sweet dreams to you too, mom. And I love you too." Max said and heads to bed with the Wild Things which they all end up in a one big sleeping pile. "Good night, KW." Carol said. "Good night, Carol." KW said. "Good night, Ira." Carol said. "Night." Ira said. "Good night, Douglas." Carol said. "Good night, Carol." Douglas said. "Good night, Alexander." Carol said. "Good night." Alexander said. "Good night, Bull." Carol said. "Good night, Carol." Bull said. "Good night, Judith." Carol said. "Good night." Judith said. "Good night, Judy." Ira said. "Good night, darling." Judith said. "Good night, Max." KW said. "Good night." Max said. "Oh, good night, Max." Douglas said. "Yeah, good night, Max." Ira said. "Good night, Max." Carol said. "Oh, this is nice on a Christmas Holiday." Douglas said. "Good night, everybody. And everybody sweet dreams." Carol said. And they all went fast to sleep.
Christmas Day came, and it started to snow from outside. Max was the first one to wake up, and noticed it's snowing outside, and he got up from his bed, and shouted, "Hey guys, wake up, it's Christmas!" The Wild Things woke up with Max's shout and they smiled and saw snow falling from the sky and its Christmas time. Max goes over to Claire's room and say, "Claire, wake up, it's Christmas." And Max quietly wakes up his mom and tells her it's Christmas. She woke up with a smile, and they all went downstairs and saw lots of presents all over the place. "Wow…I bet that Santa Claus knows that we're here, and I bet he left us presents too." Douglas said seeing all the presents. "I believe so. Anyway, it's time for the Christmas Pickle tradition. Whoever finds it first, will be the first one to open a present first." Connie said. They all went over to the tree and search for the Christmas Pickle Ornament, until…Carol spotted the Christmas Pickle Ornament. "Hey, I found the ornament." He said holding the ornament in his paw. "Good job, Carol. Since you're the first one who found the ornament, you'll be the first one to open a present first." Connie said.
"Thanks, Connie. Also, everybody, me and KW, we have a very special announcement to make." Carol said with a smile. "Max, care to do the honor to tell everyone the news, please?" KW asked. "Of course…KW is pregnant with twins." Max said to the other Wild Things. The Wild Things squealed and howled on hearing the special news that Carol and KW are expecting twins, and they all went over and did a group hug, and then…they all start on opening presents and did the stockings as well, and they got wonderful gifts from the holly jolly Santa Claus on Christmas Day.
(This is a Christmas Special, and I hope you all will love it. The song Do They Know It's Christmas is singed by a group called Band-Aid, it's one of my favorite Christmas songs during the Christmas holidays. Please be sure to review this chapter, and there'll be more coming very soon whenever I'm not too busy. Also…this story is also for the one and only…James Gandolfini, who had passed away by a heart attack on June 19th of 2013, which was very devastating to lose a favorite actor or family member by a heart attack, and do hope for God to have the power to bring back loved ones from the grave and wish that James Gandolfini was alive. Thank you.)