She stood in the bathroom staring at her complexion in the mirror, she inspected every wrinkles and every blemish, every crease and every hair. She could hardly remember a time when she didn't have dark bags under her eyes or grey streaks in her hair. Being a mother, wife and headteacher all at the same time was incredibly challenging and rewarding but it had certainly aged her, feeling a little deflated she stepped into the shower and washed away her worry's.

30 minutes later Rachel made her way downstairs, hearing screaming and laughing coming from the kitchen. As everyone else was completely unaware of her presence she stood by the door for a few minutes, a huge smile on her face as she took in everything, Eddie was covered in flour no doubt because the girls decided to throw it at him rather than put it in the bowl, With everyone still occupied she grabbed a handful of flour from the bag on the counter and launched her attck, throwing the whole handful over his head. Eddie froze in shock then turned to his wife. "Right Mrs Lawson you are for it" he laughed grabbing a bag of flour, he threw some up in the air and it fell on Rachel like snow. Then chaos errupted and full on food fight ensued. The girls were throwing chocolate chips and marshmallows as well as flour and even sugar. When they finally ran out of food items to use as weapons they all collapsed in a heap on the floor, slightly breathless and laughing their heads off. "My goodness what a great breakfast" she joked, still laughing. "right girls why don't you go and get yourselves cleaned up while daddy and I tidy up and make breakfast". Ok mum they answered in unison leaving Rachel and Eddie alone once again. Alone time for them was rare and he enjoyed every moment. He wiped a dot of flour off her nose before kissing her, "I love you so much my darling" "and you know I love you too but flattery is not going to get you out of cleaning this mess" she answered, smiling up at him." I would never do that" he grumbled in mock defense. "I know you far too well Eddie" she responded using his shoulders to guide herself up. "Are you going to help me then" she questioned offering her hand to him. He pulled himself up using her for support then grabbed her waist and pulled her close, "I can think of so many things I'd rather do" he answered suggestively, "well you should have thought of that before you messed up the kitchen" she answered with a giggle, pulling away from him and starting to tidy up. He just moaned and went to get the mop, feeling rather defeated