OK! I swear on my future daughter (Kara Flower)'s life, that is a cheerful chapter! It's bringing Christmas because Christmas is a cheerful time of the year! Big hand to Kudleyfan93, Ps. I could use more ideas. I have a few before the baby's born but that's it. It wouldn't hurt to leave me a PM. Ps. Nobody is a bother to me on this website, not then, I hope you guys enjoy this!
A month later:
Nothing got Rosie more excited then Christmas. She loved everything about it. The Christmas specials, the presents, Santa, the snow, everything. Margaret and Mordecai were happy to spend their first Christmas together, with their two month old baby in Margaret's womb.
Rosie sat in her chair, writing a letter to Santa as Margaret made Christmas cookies. "And I want a puppy! And a pony! And a unicorn and a baby sistah" She giggled.
Margaret giggled, watching her daughter, "That's quite a list Baby girl"
Rosie smiled to herself, "Yea. Did you write to Santa?"
The cardinal nodded, "I asked for a baby that is happy and healthy"
The door opened to reveal Mordecai, covered in snow. "Hey girls" He gave Margaret a kiss on the lips, "Mm."
Margaret giggled as their faces were still lingered together, "Do I taste different?"
The blue jay nodded, "Like cookie dough"
She giggled, giving him another kiss, "Not in front of Rosie"
Mordecai chuckled, then looked over at Rosie, "Hey Rose. How was school?"
Rosie and Mordecai both had their last days of school and work due to Christmas being on Monday.
"TJ gave me a card" She lifted a Christmas card to show Mordecai.
The blue jay laughed then ruffled up her hair, "Hey. How bout we go play in the snow tomorrow?"
Rosie clapped her hands, "Yes! Yes! I wanna play in the snow"
Margaret giggled, "You have a number one fan over there"
The blue jay chuckled, "Alright. Now is Mama done, burning the cookies?"
"I did not.." She turned and rushed to the oven only to laugh, "Stop that! You scared me for a moment"
Mordecai and Rosie laughed as Margaret pulled the tray of cookies out, "Remember Rosie! Only two"
After eating cookies, Margaret looked up at the clock and giggled, "Bedtime!" She sang.
Rosie laughed as the couple headed upstairs to tuck her in. Margaret sang as she laid the young girl in her bed.
Rosie kicked her feet, then hugged Katie Mordy. Mordecai chuckled, "Hey Rose. I'd get to sleep early"
"Why?" Rosie giggled.
Mordecai looked around then smiled, "Well because of the tickle monster. He hides in closets and finds a child awake and tickles them"
Margaret held back her laughter. Rosie seemed interested, "Weally?!"
The blue jay nodded, "Mm hm. I think I'll go check to make sure he's not in here" He headed towards Rosie's closet.
Margaret quickly headed over and flicked off the lights. Rosie gasped, "Mama?! Daddy?!"
The closet door opened only for the figure to grab Rosie's feet and smile, "I'm the tickle monster" He dove his fingers into her sides making her laugh and squirm.
"AHH! MAMA! HELP ME!" She giggled.
Margaret flicked on the lights to reveal Mordecai tickling her, he tickled her tummy making her squeak, "The tickle monster has you in his grasp!" He fell onto the bed, bringing Rosie onto his chest. "He'll tickle you to death"
Rosie giggled, swatting at him, "Daddy. You're silly"
Mordecai chuckled, laying her down on the bed, "You're silly. Ok. Goodnight Rose" He handed her Katie Mordy.
Margaret kissed her daughter's forehead, "Sleep tight my angel"
Rosie smiled, "Goodnight Mama and Daddy" She hugged Katie Mordy to herself and closed her eyes.
Mordecai and Margaret quietly left the room, the cardinal giggled, "You are such a good father" She kissed him.
The blue jay chuckled, "Well. I've been watching the sexiest mom do her work" He swept her off her feet.
Margaret giggled, "Off to the bedroom?" They headed into their room only for Mordecai to slowly place her on the bed, "What's a matter?" Margaret asked, noticing Mordecai wasn't hurrying to start.
"Uh…nothing. It's not important" He laid her down, and undressed her.
Margaret giggled, "I love you Mordecai" She rolled him over as he pulled the covers over him.
The blue jay smiled, "I love you too. Now let me warm you up"
A few days later:
Christmas eve was almost here. Rosie had never been so energetic in her life, Margaret and Mordecai thought a nice, small Christmas dinner would be lovely. The couple talked about it while Rosie played in the snow with Katie Mordy.
Mordecai smiled at Margaret's nearly noticeable belly, "You're getting chubby" He chuckled, "I like that"
Margaret giggled, "She's a curious baby. She moves a lot just for a two month old" She stirred her hot chocolate.
The blue jay nodded, "That's my baby"
Margaret laughed until the phone rang, she answered it, "Hello?"
"Margie! It's Daphne! Your baby sis" Her younger sister's voice chimed.
The cardinal smiled, "Daphne! Oh my gosh! I miss you! I haven't heard from you in ages" She giggled, "How are you?"
Daphne smiled, "Well. I'm fine. Just on my way over to Mom and Dad's house" She added a little sigh, "They miss you"
Margaret rubbed her shoulder, "I've been busy with Rosie…and stuff" She looked at her feet, "I'm kinda expecting a baby soon"
The younger cardinal squealed, "OH MY GOD! MARGARET!" Margaret could hear her sister jumping up and down. "THAT'S INCREDIBLE! HOW FAR ALONG ARE YOU?! IS IT A GIRL? A BOY? WHO'S THE FATHER? ARE YOU BIG? WHAT ARE YOUR CRAVINGS? MARGARET! ANSWER ME!"
Margaret laughed to herself, "Daph! Gurl! Relax" She felt a little bit of movement making her hand fly over her belly, "I'm only two months. The father is my boyfriend, Mordecai"
Daphne awed, "How sweet! So I'm gonna be a auntie again?!"
Margaret nodded, "That's right. I'm hoping for a girl…"
It was silent before Daphne spoke, "Ya know what Margie…I think I'll spend Christmas with you and your family"
The cardinal had tears in her eyes, "Really? I miss you so much Sis! It'd mean the world to me"
Daphne smiled, "Where do you live?"
Margaret gave her the address, the city, and everything, "So you got everything? Don't tell Mom or Daddy. They'd just send Jack over"
The cardinal laughed, "Don't worry! I'll tell them my boyfriend invited first" She smiled, "I'll see you in a few hours, Margie!"
Margaret giggled, "Bye Baby Sis" She hung up and turned to Mordecai.
"Who was it?" Mordecai asked.
The cardinal smiled, "My baby sister, Daphne. She wanted to visit us"
He looked at her, "She…she isn't associated with Jack is she?"
Margaret shook her head, "She's three years younger then me. When I was getting married, she was just starting to drive a car. So she really didn't have a saying"
The blue jay smiled, "So what's she like?"
"Well. Last time I saw her, she had long red hair…like I used to. She had my mother's eyes, pure hazel, and…she's very funny, energetic"
Mordecai smiled, "Neat. My family's a bit on the weird side. I have two older brothers, Nelson and Jeffery"
The cardinal touched his hand, "Have you ever told your family about me?"
Mordecai gave her a little nervous glance, "Y-yea. My mom wanted to meet you, I told her…New Years would be fine"
"Wait…you told me that we'd have a small dinner on New Years. With Rosie, the baby and that's it" Margaret crossed her wings over her chest.
The blue jay sighed, "Maggie. My parents wanted to meet you"
Margaret sighed, "Ok. But…what if they get mad that we're having a baby?"
He took her hand and gave it a gentle squeeze, "I told my mom you were pregnant. She promised to keep a secret from my dad and brothers. She was very happy to become a grandmother"
Margaret smiled, "I love you" She gave him a peck.
Mordecai looked to see Rosie playing in the snow, "She's so cute"
The cardinal giggled, "Yea I know. She's the cutest baby I've ever seen" Rosie threw the snow into the air then tumbled over making the duo laugh.
Hours later:
Margaret was making dinner for her family, Mordecai was watching Disney with Rosie until there was a knock on the door. Margaret answered to see a red bird wearing a pink shirt with jeans carrying a suitcase, "Margie!" She squealed.
Margaret gasped, "Baby Sis!" She hugged her sister.
The cardinal turned towards her boyfriend, "Mordecai! Rosie! Come say hi to Daphne"
Rosie walked towards her mom, very scared of the new visitor. Mordecai just walked straight up to her and smiled, "Hey. I'm Mordecai Quintel"
Daphne smiled, "You must be the father of my soon-to-be niece or nephew" She laughed, "I'm Margaret's little sister" She looked down and saw Rosie, "AW! Look how big you are Rosie!"
Margaret smiled, "I know. She's growing everyday"
The cardinal knelt down, "Whoa! Last time I saw you. You were three weeks old and just so adorable" She smiled, "You look so much like your mommy"
Rosie smiled, "Dank you"
Margaret gestured her in, "Come in. Dinner's almost done"
Daphne smiled, setting her bag down, "Hey c'mon Margie! Let me help cook" They giggled.
Mordecai smiled, "I think that'll be you and the new baby" He chuckled, lifting Rosie up.
Shortly dinner began, Daphne seemed a little unimpressed with Mordecai, "So…you knocked up my sister?" She asked.
Mordecai nearly spat out his drink, "Uh…"
Margaret watched as Rosie playfully threw a piece of her tomato into her mouth, "Daph. Mordecai is nothing like Jack. There's no need to give him the police treatment" She laughed nervously.
Daphne laughed, "Sorry" She turned to Mordecai, "I can't wait until you're my brother-in-law"
Margaret nearly choked on her food, "What?!" She squeaked.
Later that night:
Rosie walked into her parents' room, it was too dark, she couldn't see a thing. But she managed to make it to Mordecai's side of the bed. Rosie sniffled as she tugged on the covers to wake up the blue jay, "Daddy…Daddy" She waited then poked him.
Mordecai's eyes blinked open to see the outline of Rosie, "Ro-Rosie?"
The little bird sniffled, "Daddy help me…I had a accident"
He checked the alarm clock to see nearly gasp in horror, 1:42 am. He pushed himself out of bed, "What's the accident? You break something?"
Rosie took his hand and led him to her bedroom, "There Daddy! I had a accident!"
The blue jay flicked on the light to see a yellow stain on the bed, he groaned then turned to see Rosie had been crying, "Don't cry…it's nothing" Mordecai took the sheets and blankets off the bed and disappeared into the hallway.
He came back and stripped her of her clothes then walked back down the hall. Rosie stood there, pondering what he was doing. "Daddy?"
Mordecai came back and dressed her in fresh pajamas, "The best part. You can stay up with me until your sheets are done" They walked downstairs to go into the kitchen, being careful of Daphne sleeping on the couch.
Rosie sniffled, "I'm sorry I wet the bed Daddy.."
The blue jay smiled, "It's nothing to be ashamed of, I used to wet the bed"
She smiled back, "But…you don't wet the bed anymore right?" She hugged her doll.
Mordecai shook his head, "Nope but it's just a phase, it'll pass"
A smile crept on Rosie's face, "Thanks Daddy" She turned to watch her dad make her some chocolate milk.
When the young bird's sheets were done, Mordecai made her bed and tucked her in again, "Are you ok now?" Rosie nodded then looked around her bed, still clung to her doll. The blue jay smiled, "Wanna sleep in the big room?"
"Yea" Rosie nodded again as they walked into the bedroom, Mordecai lifted her up into bed and laid down on his side.
Margaret stirred only to see Rosie, hugging Katie Mordy, "Oh hi Sweetie" She yawned, "What happened?"
The blue jay spoke, "She wet the bed. She's fine though" He closed his eyes and went to sleep.
Margaret kissed her daughter's forehead, "Poor baby. Get some sleep" She turned over and went to sleep.
Mordecai's eyes forced open to see the time 3:31 am. He felt wet on his side. "Why am I wet?"His eyes widened, along with Margaret's. They sat up at the same time to see Rosie sleeping. Margaret jumped out of bed along with Mordecai, "Geez! That kid's like a fricken sprinkler!"
Rosie blinked her eyes opened, "Uh oh.." She felt the sheets, "No!" She began to cry.
The cardinal raced to her daughter and lifted her up, "Shh…Baby, Baby. It's ok" She patted her daughter's head, "Shh…Sweetie"
Rosie kept crying, "I'm sorry Mama! I*sniff*didn't mean it! I can't*sniff*control it!"
Margaret awed then hugged her to her chest, "It's ok, Mommy's gonna clean you up" She walked into the bathroom and undressed the small bird. She sat her in the tub and rinsed the water over her head, "Shh…don't cry…don't cry, Mommy's gonna make it all better" Rosie kept sniffling making her sigh, "Shh…it happens Honey…it's not your fault"
Rosie rubbed her eyes, "I'm sorry…"
She kissed her forehead, "It's ok…it's alright…" The water ran down her hair making her smile, "See…you're getting clean" The water made the young bird's hair look just like her mother's, straight down.
Margaret cooed to her daughter, "It's ok. Sometimes I wet the bed"
Rosie looked at her, "Yea?"
The blue jay smiled, leaning against the door as he heard them talk, "Yes. Of course. I still do"
Rosie sniffled then smiled, "Ta ya Mama"
After the bath, Margaret dried Rosie off and carried her off to bed. "Where Katie Mordy?!" Rosie asked.
Margaret sighed, "She's in the wash. She got some pee on her"
Rosie smiled as she laid down and closed her eyes, Margaret and Mordecai decided to bunk on their plain mattress while their sheets were in the wash.
The next day:
Rosie curiously watched the chimney after dinner, "Ok Santa! Come out come out!"
Margaret giggled, sitting next to her daughter, "Sweetie. Santa's not coming out until you're asleep"
The young bird pouted, "No fair! I wanna see Santa!"
Mordecai looked up at the bird while cleaning up the table, "Really Rose?"
Rosie nodded, "Yea! It's fair!" She pouted yet again.
The blue jay chuckled, "Don't worry. I'm sure you'll see him tomorrow or tonight"
Daphne looked up to see Mordecai smiling as he was putting the dishes in the sink, "Why is he grinning?"
Margaret smiled as her boyfriend and sister came to them, Daphne handed Rosie a present, Rosie opened her present to see a stuffed bunny, she squealed hugging the bunny, "Dank you!"
Daphne smiled as she poked Rosie's belly. "For my favorite niece"
Mordecai crawled over to Margaret and placed a wing on her hips, Rosie giggled at the bunny, "Katie Mordy is your best friend"
Daphne laughed then picked up the doll, "Hi there Bun" She mimicked a voice.
Rosie laughed at her auntie's voice. "Hehe! You're silly!" They shared a laugh, then continued playing.
Margaret smiled at the two, "You really made her day, Daph"
She giggled, "Well it's Christmas. The happiest time of the year"
The cardinal turned to her beau, he was staring at her visibly small belly, "Baby?" She waved her hand in front of his face, "Mordecai?"
Mordecai blinked his eyes, "So-sorry. I was just thinking" He blushed, obviously embarrassed about getting caught staring at his girlfriend's belly.
"Thinking about..?" Margaret teased.
Daphne could sense the two wanted to be alone, "Well c'mon Rosie. Time for bed" She lifted the young bird up. "Night guys"
Mordecai and Margaret stared at each other, "What were you thinking about?" The cardinal asked.
He shrugged, "About the baby. I was wondering what color the feathers would be"
"Purple…or blue" She giggled, "If it's a girl, it'll be purple"
Mordecai smiled, "I hope it's red. That way, all the girls will be beautiful" He gave a smooch, "We should get to bed before Rosie wakes up huh?"
Margaret nodded, "C'mon"
Later that night:
Margaret rolled over in her bed to feel Mordecai wasn't there, she sat up and looked at her alarm clock. 5:32 am. She looked at the bathroom, there wasn't a light or a noise. She grabbed her robe and wrapped around herself for the warmth. She carefully tiptoed into Rosie's bedroom, she opened the door to see Rosie asleep with Katie Mordy and Bun Bun in her wings.
A loving smile grew on her face, "Keep dreaming my little angel" She gently closed the door.
She would've spent some time in the soon-to-be nursery but Daphne was in there, snoring away. If Margaret could recall, Daphne wasn't a morning person.
The cardinal decided to wait out Christmas, by watching TV, she headed downstairs only to hear a loud thump. "Who's there?!" She asked, a little bit frightened, "It could be Jack! Or Henry! Or Mom! Or Dad!" She tightened her robe and ran into the kitchen, flicking on the lights to reveal Mordecai.
"Ow!" He commented, rubbing his eyes. "What are you doing up?"
Apparently the baby heard it's father's voice and moved a little, "Oop!" Margaret gasped, feeling her belly, "This little one's moving a lot"
Mordecai raced to her, placing his hand over her belly, "Wow" He spoke.
Margaret looked at Mordecai's outfit, a red suit with a Santa hat on his head, "Why are you dressed like Santa?"
The blue jay shrugged, "Well Rosie wanted to see Santa Claus and…the fat man only comes when the kids are asleep"
"The things you do for that girl Mordecai Quintel" She giggled, kissing his cheek, "You're the sweetest man I've ever met" She brought his lips to hers.
Unfortunately, Rosie heard voices downstairs, her eyes opened slowly, "Huh…Santa!" She whispered as she hopped out of bed, carefully with a wing around Katie Mordy, "C'mon Katie Mordy! Santa" She tiptoed to the top of the stairs to see her mama and Santa.
Margaret looked over, "Wow. You really got all those presents?"
The blue jay nodded, "Of course! I'm Santa Claus" He chuckled, "But…some are for you and Rosie and Daphne" He took her hand, "I wanna give you a present first" He took her hand making her giggle.
Rosie gasped, "Mama likes Santa! But what about Daddy?!" The young bird began to worry, she continued to watch.
Mordecai sat the bag down and rummaged through it, then smiled, finding a box, "For Margaret" He handed it to her.
The cardinal's heart was racing, "It's a box! What could it be!? A ring? No! I'm not ready for that yet! Anything else!" She opened it to gasp, "Oh it's beautiful" She lifted up a necklace with a red stone on the front, "It's beautiful" She repeated.
Mordecai smiled, "I'm glad you like it"
The cardinal wrapped her wings around his neck, pulling him into a passionate kiss. "I love you"
Rosie gasped again, "Mama kissed Santa!" She covered Katie Mordy's eyes, "You can't see" She hushed the doll.
Mordecai placed it around her neck, "I think I came too early. I thought I'd show up at six but…I was two hours ahead"
Margaret giggled, "Rosie will so excited to see you. She'll probably start screaming"
The blue jay wrapped his wing around her, pulling her close, "I love you" He nuzzled his beak into her neck.
Rosie watched all this unfold, she was shocked, her mom and Santa liked each other. Daphne emerged from her room to see Rosie at the top of the stairs, "Hey there Pudding Cup. Why are you up?"
The young bird pointed, "Mama kissed Santa"
Daphne looked to see Margaret kissing Mordecai dressed in a Santa outfit, "Oh no." She tried not to laugh, "Here Sweet Tea. Take a picture" She handed the young bird her phone.
Rosie hurried down the stairs while Daphne laughed, "Oh…there's a spark between those two. I know it"
Margaret gave Mordecai one more kiss, "I think I'll-" A flash made the two blink, "Rosie!"
The toddler pointed, "I saw you kissing Santa!"
Before Margaret could speak, Mordecai spoke, "Well. Now Rosaline, Santa was just being polite and giving her presents. Now it's time for your presents" He lifted her up, "Let's see here" He sat her on his lap as he lifted up a bag, and pulled out a doll house, "This belongs to a Rosaline Haddad"
Rosie's eyes widened, "WHOA!" She stared at the house, "Dank you Santa!" She immediately started to play with the house.
After more and more gifts were given, Daphne handed Margaret her phone, "Look"
Margaret smiled, Mordecai and her were kissing in the photo, "I see a spark Sis" Daphne chuckled.
Margaret smiled, looking over to see Rosie and "Santa" playing with the dollhouse. "I feel it" She whispered.
Daphne sighed, "I'm only saying this because I love you but.." She looked at her big sister, "He needs to meet Mom and Dad"
Uh oh! Daphne wants Margaret to show Mordecai to her parents! Shout out to FanFicheroine! and Mordecai wants her to meet his parents. Aw! Ok so PM me some ideas! I won't be mean LOL!
-Ryan's out!